Fourth Sunday of Advent
– You can ponder on the picture. For a method of praying with pictures click button below.
– You can pray on the words of Scripture. For methods of praying with scripture click button below.
– You can follow the suggestions in the daily ‘Reflection’.
– You can listen to the music
Today’s Scripture
Luke 1:39-45 ESV
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.’
Reflection
Elizabeth was thrilled to get a visit from Mary, and to share together the joy of what God had done in both their lives.
Bring to mind a person who inspired you in your life through meeting them or hearing about them. What difference has that made to you? How are you living that out now?
Elizabeth speaks of Mary’s belief. Talk with God about your beliefs – what you want to rejoice in, or what you are unsure of.
Act on the story – visit or contact someone who may appreciate some company today.
Today’s Music
Magnificat by Jo Boyce // CJM MUSIC // BBC Songs of Praise
O King whom all the peoples desire, you are the cornerstone which makes all one. O come and save us, whom you made from clay.
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