The Lord spoke through the angel and Mary believed and she was blessed. Notice that Elizabeth through the power of the Holy Spirit prophecies that the child being carried by Mary was indeed her own Lord and Savior. In the old covenant the Messiah is prophesied. This intimate and vital knowledge came about through the power of the Holy Spirit. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. This would also be an amazing trip for a young girl of 13-14 years of age. [2] But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. Visitation of the BVM Luke 1: 39-45 We all know that children love taking part in a Nativity play at Christmas which tells the story of the birth of Jesus. The last utterance by any prophet came from the mouth of Malachi. At the sound of Jesus’ voice years later, John was still leaping for joy. She didn’t wait around; she arose and went with haste. And Elizabeth, And why is this granted to me that the mother of. In this text of Scripture we have an amazing event taking place. Hello, Elizabeth, it’s your cousin Mary are you home? And Elizabeth swas filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, t“Blessed are you among women, and ublessed is vthe fruit of your womb! It’s more than a meeting to discuss the issues of pregnancy. In the first two chapters alone it is used over twenty times to denote deity. Luke 1:39-45 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE) Mary Visits Elizabeth. Their meeting is a God ordained meeting. What about us? We too must respond quickly. The angel Gabriel had told Mary about her Cousin Elizabeth’s supernatural pregnancy and Mary went with haste to see this great miracle for herself. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, [42] and she ex claimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! Elizabeth translates the baby’s leaping into theology—Alistair Begg. Now, you might say, I’ve never heard God and I didn’t think God spoke audibly anymore. What would obedience to the Word of God look like for you? Do you wait? Just as surely as Peter heard from God that day we too hear from God every time His Word is opened and read. In the process of obedience many generations have been blessed as we see the two covenants coming together in Christ. for he will be great before the Lord. The Bible tells us that the baby leaped in her womb. Do not reason your way through the Word of God when it comes to obeying it. When John heard the voice of Mary he leaped within the womb in such a way that Elizabeth knew the prophecy told to her by the same angel would come true. [41] And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. It is an amazing prophetic, Holy Spirit empowered declaration that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. Do we believe when God speaks to us? [26] And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him.” [27] John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. How long does it normally take before you follow God’s Word and do what He has for you to do? 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of wmy Lord should come to me? Copy. We have His authoritative Word recorded for us in the Scriptures. An error occurred while accessing favorites. Obey with haste for the glory of God. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. But we’re not told for sure but it would stand to reason and it would coincide with the haste of the shepherds going that very night. In ancient days, the greatness of a mother’s child often determined a woman’s status. [19] And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, Sermon: Mary’s Song of Redemption (Luke 1:46-56). Luke wants us to understand that in the days that Mary received the angel’s message she went immediately to see her cousin. Our call today is to obey God’s Word with haste. You would be right…but God still speaks. Luke again highlights Mary’s unwavering faith in what God spoke to her through the angel. Every old covenant prophet ultimately had that message, and John was going to be the very last prophet who would ever speak that message. He was the last prophet before the 400 years of silence. Luke 1:39–45 Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into r the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. This was a Holy Spirit moment in the lives of these women and their babies. Please try again soon. Many things happen in these few verses. Share [41] And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. Duncan (from a sermon on the same text). Posted on November 1, 2010 Do you hesitate? There was an error while trying to create your account. [45] And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”. Every old covenant prophet essentially has this message: God will send His Son into this world to bear the penalty for the forgiving of your sin. She may have been working around the house or in another room when Mary gave her greeting. For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke stresses this as well. 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechari′ah and greeted Elizabeth. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading comparison. [5] “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. ... 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.' Do it with haste. In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, [40] and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. An error occurred while marking the devotional as read. Elizabeth’s Proclamation (Luke 1:42-44). [17] For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” [18] we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, [17] and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”, We also see Gabriel’s prophecy coming true…. 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. This would be about a five day journey. Luke - Chapter 1. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. No! When Elizabeth uses this name for Jesus she is clearly showing us this Baby being carried by Mary is God. Peter heard God speak and declare, this is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. In Hebrew culture, a woman’s status was based to a great extent on her children; her significance was directly tied to their significance.—MacArthur (Commentary pg.71). One day, we will hear Him and see Him face to face and the Holy Spirit residing in us will cause our hearts to rejoice greatly and even cause us Baptists to leap for joy at the presence of Jesus Christ. The play always seams to start with the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary and then seams to jump to an Inn and a stable in Bethlehem and the birth of the… Call us at 888-634-2038, 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into rthe hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. She traveled about 100 miles south to the hill country of Judah. by Brian Evans, In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, [40] and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. It is the attitude that, this is too great a miracle not to see and stand in awe of, I have to go. [28] You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ [29] The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. Believe it or not, Peter said that the Prophetic Word is more sure. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.