Visitation of the Virgin Mary to
Elizabeth
2 Corinthians 1:3-11
Vs.5 "For just as the sufferings
of Christ are abundant for us, so also our consolation is abundant through
Christ".
We all walk
through the valley of death at one time or another. There are times
when each one of us are faced with much fear and doubt. Fear of
losing our loved ones or fear of our own health deteriorating. And no
matter what age we are at, or what stage of life we are going through, we
all have plenty of doubts. Doubts about choosing the right college,
the right major, doubts about choosing the right life partner, doubts about
being a good parent etc. Sometimes we have financial doubts.
All these doubts make us worry and we spend countless hours worrying
about our future.
Next time, when we face trials, let’s look at what the Bible teaches
us. Instead of being in a state of fear and doubt and worrying, let’s
turn to the Father of compassion and the God of all comforts. (vs. 3)
Today’s Bible portion clarifies it further in verse 5: When sufferings
flow—Gods comfort overflows. Let’s look back at our lives, at the past
weeks, months and years. Let’s look back at that time in our life,
when God brought healing in our lives. When God blessed our family through
his grace. Looking back, we all have stories of praise. When we
all have experienced God’s comfort, why doubt now?
Today’s theme is Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth. We are all familiar
with this portion in Luke 1:39-56. Mary’s life had transformed
overnight. When this pregnant Mary came to Judea to visit her cousin
Elizabeth, she must have been fearful and doubtful about how Elizabeth
might react to her unwed pregnancy. But Elizabeth, a woman of God
herself, was not judgemental or harsh, instead she called Mary blessed.
Elizabeth comforted Mary when she needed it the most.
Likewise, each one of us is placed wherever we are, to comfort those around
us. We are not just meant to experience God’s comfort and go on with
our lives, but instead Gods comfort should overflow through us. It is our
responsibility to get on our knees for other’s need.
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PRAYER
Heavenly
Father, you have blessed me beyond what I deserve. You have carried me
through my most difficult times. I thank you and praise you Father.
Break my heart for what breaks yours, so that I may pray and comfort those in
need. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
We are comforted to comfort those in discomfort.
Mrs. Ann Abraham Kochamma, St. Thomas MTC,
Delware
Christian Education Forum, Diocese of NAE of the Mar
Thoma Church