12/21/2025
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and your child will be blessed!" (Luke 1:41-42)
Elizabeth is one of my favorite people we meet in the Christmas story, and I want to be more like her. Elizabeth saw God's calling on Mary's life, and she saw Mary's faithfulness in that calling. She saw it and she pointed it out to Mary!
This Christmas season, take time to really see the women around you who are being faithful to God's calling. Make sure they know you see them. You can encourage them in the same way Elizabeth encouraged Mary, "You are blessed, and others are blessed by you!"
"God blessed you with such a beautiful singing voice, and our church family is blessed when you lead us during our services."
"God blessed you with such creativity, and I love seeing all the ways you and your kids celebrate Christmas. They are blessed by your work and will always have the memories you are making together!"
"God blessed you with the gift of encouragement, and when I see you comment on Facebook when someone shares how hard this Christmas season is for them, your tender heart and empathy are a blessing to them and to me."
Let's be Elizabeths to all the Marys we meet!