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HARD to JUMP

Luke 1:46 & 47
"46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour."

Elisabeth has spoken from the inspiration from the Holy Ghost. In today's verses Mary tops off the previous proclamations; "My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath REJOICED in GOD my SAVIOUR." Beautiful words from beautiful ladies. 

"BLESSED art thou among women, and BLESSED is the fruit of thy womb." Elisabeth knows this is an honor to be visited by Mary and the unborn Jesus. She proclaimed it loudly. Recognizing that Mary is "BLESSED" and clearly understanding that this unborn Jesus is her LORD and SAVIOR!!!

Elisabeth said her baby "LEAPED in my womb FOR JOY." What makes you jump for joy? Sometimes it's HARD to JUMP for JOY. We might not feel joyful. In fact we might feel the opposite. We might get down in the dumps. We can realize that we are all sinners. Each dirty and filthy in our own way. From here we MUST look to this baby. Our Lord and Savior being born into the flesh. To live and breathe like us. To walk and talk amongst us. And to die on the cross for our sins. It is the most incredible thing to ever happen!
JUMP FOR JOY!!!
Like baby John the Baptist!!
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