Dec. 24, 2023

Luk 1:36  Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 

Luk 1:37  For no word from God will ever fail." 

Luk 1:38  "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Then the angel left her. 

Mary Visits Elizabeth

Luk 1:39  At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 

Luk 1:40  where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 

Luk 1:41  When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 

Luk 1:42  In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 

Luk 1:43  But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 

Luk 1:44  As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 

Luk 1:45  Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" 

Luk 1:56  Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.