"Your mercy is from generation to generation to those who fear you" Mary, in the Magnificat, from Luke 1
Today we have three generations meeting and interacting : Elizabeth, Mary and John. Each generation brings a different gift. Elizabeth brings the patience of one who has life's disappointment turn into celebration. John brings the joy of a child, simply enthralled with the birth of Jesus.
As Mary draws on the joy of John and the patience of Elizabeth, she breaks forth in a song of praise. This is a song that acknowledges the brokenness of life, but also the gift of the redeemer in our lives. This is a song that is not dependent on the circumstances in the world. This is song for you too, as you join with the generations: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior."
The Artwork comes from Grace Church, Dupage, IL.
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