O Clavis, O Key of David

~~~ Fourth Sunday of Advent ~~~

~~~ Micah 5:1-4A ~~~ Psalm 80 ~~~ 

~~~ Hebrews 10:5-10 ~~~ Luke 1:39-45 ~~~ 

O Key of David

"I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; 

he shall open, and no one shall shut; he shall shut, 

and no one shall open." Isaiah 22:22

After the angels visit both Elizabeth and Mary,

both women come to embrace their role in God's plan.

Blessed are you among women, 

and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

And how does this happen to me, 

that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

This is a beautiful picture because

Elizabeth represents those who are not in their prime of life.

She represents those who appear to have little to offer.

Then we see the young vibrant woman, Mary.

She represents all that youth has to offer.

She is enthusiastic, eager, energetic,

full of life.

God worked both of these chosen women into his salvation plan.

Their is a place for you in God's plan too.

No matter our age or gender we have a part in God's plan.

Elizabeth and Mary both had many reasons to doubt

 what the angels were saying to them.

Nevertheless they were willing to believe

 in the miracle of possibilities.

Are you willing to believe in the possibility 

of miracles in your life?

We each have a unique place in God's plan for our life.

No one else could have taken the place of Elizabeth or Mary.

God chose them to be vital participants in our salvation.

Young or old;

you are a vital part of the living Body of Christ.

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.

May it be done to me according to your word.

May the Lord Bless you

through the miracles in your life.

We eagerly wait for the coming of the 

Key of David.

~~~Peace~~~

JOY

to the World!