I'm Rejoicing in the Promises of God
At this special time of year we hear Christmas carols just about everywhere we go. They are on the radio, on television, in the malls, being sung by groups of people here and there. All of the carols have special joy and meaning to them.
Mary, the mother of Jesus had her own song to celebrate the birth of her Son. In the first chapter of Luke we read of Mary singing in joy following a visit from an angel. During that visit the angel revealed to Mary that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus, God's Son who was to save the world from its sins.
Because Mary was a Jewish woman, she no doubt knew of the promises God had made to send His Son, the Messiah. The first mention of the coming Messiah is in Genesis just after the fall of man. Later, in Isaiah we read that the Son of God will be born to a virgin.
I'm sure Mary was very excited that she had been chosen to fulfill this role in God's plan. At the same time her cousin Elizabeth was also involved in a miracle from the Lord. In Luke we read of Mary singing in praise that her soul magnifies the Lord.
As her song continues, it is a reflection of the fact that she believed the message of the angel and the promises of God that He would bless His people through sending His Son. I hope you will take advantage of this time of year to think on the special promises of God.
I hope that while you are thinking about what God has done for us that you see His Son as the Messiah who is able to save all of us from our sins. In the third chapter of John we read that anyone who believes and trusts in Christ to save us from our sin will receive eternal life.
I hope that this reflection on God's promises will lead you to respond as Mary did, believing and trusting. And I hope that you rejoice in the Lord and trust Him to be your Savior. Merry Christmas!
Mary, the mother of Jesus had her own song to celebrate the birth of her Son. In the first chapter of Luke we read of Mary singing in joy following a visit from an angel. During that visit the angel revealed to Mary that she had been chosen to be the mother of Jesus, God's Son who was to save the world from its sins.
Because Mary was a Jewish woman, she no doubt knew of the promises God had made to send His Son, the Messiah. The first mention of the coming Messiah is in Genesis just after the fall of man. Later, in Isaiah we read that the Son of God will be born to a virgin.
I'm sure Mary was very excited that she had been chosen to fulfill this role in God's plan. At the same time her cousin Elizabeth was also involved in a miracle from the Lord. In Luke we read of Mary singing in praise that her soul magnifies the Lord.
As her song continues, it is a reflection of the fact that she believed the message of the angel and the promises of God that He would bless His people through sending His Son. I hope you will take advantage of this time of year to think on the special promises of God.
I hope that while you are thinking about what God has done for us that you see His Son as the Messiah who is able to save all of us from our sins. In the third chapter of John we read that anyone who believes and trusts in Christ to save us from our sin will receive eternal life.
I hope that this reflection on God's promises will lead you to respond as Mary did, believing and trusting. And I hope that you rejoice in the Lord and trust Him to be your Savior. Merry Christmas!
About the Author:
Ann Shorb is a counselor, writer, and speaker. She provides counseling services for a variety of issues including depression, AD/HD, marital issues, and much more. Her website also provides Christian free puppet skits that can be used at home or in church.
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