1 Samuel 2: 1b-10
Titus 2: 1-10
Luke 1.5–25
Joy of a trusting heart
The gift of spiritual joy grew quietly within her as the child
grew. She accepted her burden of heartfelt sorrow for her
barrenness, carrying shame and bearing disgrace amongst
her people with whom she had lived. And then, with joy
and gladness in her heart she prayed.... ”This is what the
Lord has done for me when he looked favourably on me and
took away the disgrace I endured among my people” She
who waited for many years to conceive showed her grace by
going into seclusion for five months and then returned back
into her society with grace, dignity and strength enjoying
her precious gift of a son. Wonderful news for all of God's
people! God blessed Elizabeth, barren for many years, with
a son who will bring all of God’s people joy and gladness.
This week in Advent invites us to join with the rest of the
world to rejoice in God’s masterful works. We do not see
Him, yet we know He is there watching. We do not see the
sun yet we know the sun is there. God is there loving and
comforting us. The third Sunday of this season is called
‘Gaudete Sunday’ (Latin) meaning to rejoice. It is good to
rejoice as we move faithfully through Advent and press on
to Bethlehem.
– Beulah Walcott
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