Insightful Musings on theScriptures

by

Raymond P. Sparre
Northwest University class of '67

Hello again, special ones.

Before I fold up this computer and get on with packing, I’m sending on my production from 2010 for May 14. I think that quote from Jim Davis is a great word.

If I were to take time to create a fresh composition, I think I would pick up on those awesome words of the angel Gabriel to mind-boggled Mary—“his kingdom will never end” (v. 34). Indeed, if He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, how could it be otherwise? And here’s another question that is worthy of my pondering: What would likely be my own outcome if I were to seek this same kingdom above all else—seeking the pleasure and guidance of this same King? The answer causes me to be about as mind-boggled as Mary. I pray that you too will be mind-boggled.

So I’ll wish you a mind-boggling day.

Love, Dad/Ray.

There’s a lot of divinely-inspired utterance in this chapter. First is the angel’s announcement to Zechariah, the angel’s announcement to Mary, Elizabeth’s inspired proclamation to Mary, Mary’s inspired “song,” and then Zechariah’s prophetic “song.” Each round of speech is rich in meaning for us to ponder and explore.

I want to select the last sentence of Elizabeth’s response to Mary’s visit, and give it some attention. She said, “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” May I suggest that there is a principle here for us? Do you see it? Consider it this way: Do you believe what the Lord has said in His Word? Do you believe enough to apply and obey? Do you believe that His Word will be fulfilled, no matter what? If so, you have the privilege of linking with incredible blessings too!

To help underscore the idea that God does what He says, I want to quote here a poem sent to me recently by a dear friend and mentor, Jim Davis. He titled it, “And He Did.”