From Generation to Generation

"Your mercy is from generation to generation to those who fear you" Mary, in the Magnificat, from Luke 1

Today we have three generations meeting and interacting :  Elizabeth, Mary and John.  Each generation brings a different gift.  Elizabeth brings the patience of one who has life's disappointment turn into celebration.  John brings the joy of a child, simply enthralled with the birth of Jesus.

As Mary draws on the joy of John and the patience of Elizabeth, she breaks forth in a song of praise.  This is a song that acknowledges the brokenness of life, but also the gift of the redeemer in our lives.  This is a song that is not dependent on the circumstances in the world.  This is song for you too, as you join with the generations: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior."

The Artwork comes from Grace Church, Dupage, IL.