Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah had endured the shame & disgrace of not being able to have children. And in a society where having many children was normal and celebrated…being childless was looked upon as disapproval from God. But this all changed when the angel Gabriel promised them a son. Later, when Elizabeth was 6 months along, she was sought out by her cousin Mary…a bewildered and frightened young girl who had just been visited by an angel herself…the angel announcing that she too would bear a son. Fearing the rebuke of the townspeople, Mary had come seeking solace & understanding. And that’s just what Elizabeth delivered, articulating in humble wonder the true identity of Mary’s unborn son and paying tribute to her unwavering faith. Elizabeth may had spent most of her life slighted & trivialized by society…but for those following 3 months, she was Mary’s best cheerleader, encourager, and confidante.
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