Elizabeth and Mary
Image source: telling-secrets.blogspot.com Many of us can think of a person in our lives who is always in tune with the needs of others, frequently putting their own needs or concerns on the back burner to minister to the person in front of them. Confession: often, I am so absorbed in my own thoughts and situation that I fail to see the needs of the person right in front of me. It's an area that God is working on in my heart. Elizabeth is a wonderful example of sharing grace with others. During the Christmas season, frequently we read about Mary going to visit her cousin Elizabeth. This story is recorded for us in Luke 1. I personally, love to picture that meeting. We don't know the exact age difference, but we do know that Mary was, most likely, a very young girl. We don't know Elizabeth's age, but she was past the age that most would expect her to bear children. Despite their age difference, they must ha...