Who is my Elizabeth?
Posted in Spiritual Growth on May 23, 2010 by admin
When Mary, was given the biggest news of her life, she had no husband
to confide in. Her first instinct after her visit from the angel of
the Lord was to immediately go out and seek Godly counsel from her
cousin Elizabeth. Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord!
Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from
her. Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with
haste, to a city of Judah and entered the house of Zacharias and
Elizabeth. Luke 1:38-40
Mary didn’t waste any time, she went with haste. The definition of the
word haste is: to move with speed, or in a hurry or a rush.
As a Christian woman, who is your Elizabeth? Who do you rush to in a
hurry? Who do you seek for your Godly counsel? If you don’t have an
Elizabeth of your very own, ask God to put one in your life. I have
included below a few characteristics to look for in your Elizabeth.
Your Elizabeth should:
- Have a steadfast walk with the Lord.
- Give Godly counsel in truth and love.
- Encourage you in your walk in faith.
- Encourage you in your marriage, studies, career and relationships.
- Be someone whom you desire to learn from.
- Pray for you and encourage you when you are down and out with life stress.
- Rejoice in your successes.
- See your God-given gifts and encourage you to use them.
Your Elizabeth should not:
- Gossip with others about things you have shared.
- Disrespect your partner or family.
- Remind you of past failures, or make fun of your shortcomings.
- Pull you away from others.
- Discourage you from serving the Lord.
- Be in competition with you, or insecure in your achievements.
- Your Elizabeth should not take the Glory of God for herself by saying I prayed for her that’s why she is driving this car or that’s why she has gotten that job.
Take a moment and stop to ask yourself, “Who is my Elizabeth?”
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