Scripture : Luke 1:5-80
Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, is a wonderful example of having faith in the promises the Lord has made to us. She knew that when God said she would bear a son, that it would happen indeed. We have had previous blogs about the promises God has made to us. Go to the archives in the right column if you would like to view. Elizabeth was so excited when the foretelling came true. She is also a model for having a rejoicing and thankful attitude. She showed her praise to the Lord with beautiful words. When she found out that Mary was with child also, she praised even more!!! It said she exclaimed in a loud voice. How would you react if you were in her position? Would you believe that God can make the impossible turn to possible? Do you remember to praise Him for the blessings you have in your life?
Luke 12:45 - "And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord."
Children are a gift from God and should be treated as such. All children, whether your own or someone else's, are a beautiful blessing. How do you appreciate your children? What do you do to help children besides your own or if you are not a mother yet? God is the giver of life and we must respect His creations. God creates each little life in the womb and we are responsible for their keeping both in the womb and for the rest of their life.
Luke 18:15-17
"And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
Psalm 127:3-5
"Children are an inheritance from the LORD. They are a reward from him. The children born to a man when he is young are like arrows in the hand of a warrior. Blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them. He will not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the city gate."
May we all be like Elizabeth and Mary. We need to believe in God's promises and praise Him for our blessings, especially children. Take time now and each day to pray for your chidren, or for the children in your life if you have not been blessed with your own.
We always hear people say that children are the future, and they are. Let's invest in them.
Blessings,
Shannon
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