The Burning Question:
What are you praying for this Christmas?
Morning Devotional:
I have days where I really want to see our world turned upside down.
I want to see some wrongs righted in the world. I want to see hungry people fed and broken lives put back together. I want to see people who have little in this life completely blown over by the blessings of God. I also want to see people understand that what appears to be foolishness is in reality, God’s wisdom.
I think Mary had that same desire.
In Luke chapter one, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth and witnesses Elizabeth’s unborn child leap in his mother’s womb when in proximity to her own. Even pre-born John the Baptist knew that Mary’s son would shake things up in this world. In response, Mary sings of this upending, made possible through God’s divine grace.
“He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” (Luke 1:51-55)
I am not going to doubt the Lord’s agenda one iota. After all, because of Him, the way has been made for every one of us to be a member of His glorious, upside-down Kingdom.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What was John the Baptist expected to be named instead of John?
Answer: Zechariah (Luke 1:59)
Storytime: