My word for 2019 was Luke 1:45
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
As shown here:
And here:
Here’s a bit of context around that verse:
Earlier in that chapter (Luke 1), the angel Gabriel had appeared to Zacharias to announce the birth of John the Baptist- who just so happened to be Jesus’ cousin (Luke 1: 5-23).
By the time Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her about Jesus, Elizabeth (John the Baptist’s mother) was already 6 months pregnant; so Mary went to stay with her (Luke 1:26-45).
This one move on Mary’s part shows us, as modern women, how a God-given vision requires us to level up
(In the infamous words of Ciara!)
As an example and to summarise:
Mary’s purpose set her so far apart that she left Nazareth and sought comfort in Elizabeth, her elderly relative, who lived in Judah. This is because Elizabeth was having a similar experience to Mary as she was also carrying a miracle baby, allowing Mary to be around someone who understood what she was going through and could mentor her (given that Elizabeth was already six months pregnant with John by the time Mary conceived Jesus).
Our goals and dreams for the new year/decade may also require us to move in different arenas
Like Mary, this could mean moving to a different city or even a different country. It may require us to move in different circles, develop a team or seek a mentor- making building profitable relationships through networking more important than ever before. Our goals may also cause us to change lifestyles or learn new skills, such as increasing our visibility through PR, which brings its own set of hitherto unfamiliar challenges.
Whatever leveling up means for you, sis, remember the scripture that we started off with-
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.” (Luke 1:45)
Because, like Mary, your faith is the bridge between your current circumstances and your promise.
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