Luke 1:41
Luke 1:41
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.
This verse highlights the joyous response of both Elisabeth and her unborn child when they encountered the presence of Mary and the unborn Jesus. The baby within Elisabeth’s womb leapt for joy, a sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence and affirmation of Christ’s significance. This moment shows the power of the Holy Spirit even before Jesus' birth, foreshadowing the joy and transformation He would bring to the world. For believers, this verse reminds us of the Holy Spirit’s active presence in our lives, filling us with joy and hope. The joy of the unborn John the Baptist echoes the joy of all creation in anticipation of the Savior’s arrival. It’s a reminder that the coming of Christ brings deep spiritual joy, one that transcends age, status, or circumstance, and that we, too, are called to respond in joy to the presence of Christ in our lives.
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Luke 1:30
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Genesis 25:21
And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Genesis 21:2
And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.