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| Blessed art THOU+, LORD GOD of our FATHERS... |
And Elisabeth spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Luke 1:42
His+ favor rests upon you --- BLESSED --- is a wonderful confirmation from cousin Elisabeth that Mariam was central in the Will of The LORD, as she carried the HOLY CHILD JESUS in her virgin womb.
This confirmation was precious for Mariam, you see, had no time to tell Elisabeth about the situation before she saw her.
So... how did Elisabeth know to so loudly proclaim such blessings being bestowed upon young Mariam ?
Elisabeth knew because she was immediately filled with the HOLY SPIRIT. This happened upon hearing even the voice of her kinswoman Mariam who was with child.
Now, recall, Elisabeth knew all about miraculous babies already... for she herself was carrying John the Baptist in her womb during her old age. She who was barren !
Meditation
O GOD Who bringeth forth all manner of impossibilities, bring forth new growth also: an intense desire to do Thy+ will.
I am painfully aware of when I follow my own desires; have mercy upon me; I repent. Please cleanse my heart of self-interest, self-love.
O LORD, help me to guide those little lives THOU+ hast entrusted unto me to set Thy+ will always before their eyes . Then they will have no regrests --- like I do --- as they walk through life, living for JESUS instead of Self.
Blessed art THOU+, O LORD GOD, King of the universe! THOU+ Who + hast shown us the path of Life+. Amen.
