In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (Luke 1:39-45 ESV)
When Mary comes to visit Elizabeth, she and her unborn son, John, are overwhelmed with Joy in the presence of the Messiah. But she is also filled with joy for Mary; she is excited to see her faith and obedience, and the blessing she is receiving. The last sentence indeed applies to both of these women - they are getting to see God at work in their lives, and they are joyful for one another. How about us? Are we joyful for others at this time? Are we filled with joy because we see others growing in their faith and being blessed by God? May we joyful not just because "unto us a Son is born", but also because He has come for others and is making a difference in their lives. It's a joy to behold!
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