Commentary
The Joy of One Visited by the Lord
Elizabeth and
her son John are the first human beings who recognize the presence of the
Lord. They are the first to receive the
privilege of welcoming the long-awaited Messiah. Her “old age” (Luke 1:36) can probably be seen
as a symbol for that longing.
Elizabeth was
once known as “barren” (the words of the angel to Mary in Luke 1:36). The barren woman receives the gift of
motherhood.
Humanity now
knows the fulfillment of “what was spoken by the Lord.”
She represents
the longing human race that is now visited by the Lord.
And she rejoices.
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