1:36,37
The exact nature of the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth is not known. Given that Mary was betrothed it is likely she was quite young, and we know that Elizabeth was relatively old, at least in terms of having children, so may be Elizabeth was an aunt of Mary. The angel uses Elizabeth as an example to demonstrate the trustworthiness of God’s word. Elizabeth was unable to conceive, but God enabled her to do so. “For no word of God will ever fail”. We all do well to remember that, and we need to base our lives on God’s word, for His word is the only thing that is genuinely completely reliable. Indeed, we really are fools if we abandon God’s word and choose to follow the world’s “wisdom” instead.
1:38
Mary humbly submits to the Lord, placing herself in God’s hands. This is an attitude all of would do well to follow. The Lord loves us and is completely trustworthy. There is no safer place to be than in the hands of the Lord as His servant.
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