December 2024 - The Kindness of God

“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. For no word from God will ever fail.”

Luke 1:36-37 NIV

The Kindness of God

During the Christmas season Jesus’ mother Mary is often put into the spotlight, and rightfully so. Mary responded to the angel with great courage and faith, paving the way for Jesus to enter the world. Because of the familiarity of the story, it is easy to overlook what was being asked of Mary and how she must have felt. I imagine knowing that her relative Elizabeth was also facing an impossible pregnancy brought great comfort in her unknown and potentially scary situation.

There are a million ways God could have orchestrated sending His Son to earth. I believe He showed great kindness to Mary in the way He chose. The Father could have allowed Mary to carry out His plan alone. Yet His plan included Joseph to be a support to her along with her relative Elizabeth who understood exactly what Mary was going through. Yes, He asked big things of Mary but He also showed His love in the midst of His plan for her. 

Whether the holidays are something you look forward to or if they look a little more like an unknown and potentially scary situation for you, may you see the kindness of God in your own life during this Christmas season. Be on the lookout for it and I believe you will catch a glimpse of the love the Father has for you.