Scripture: “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea.” – Luke 1:39
The angel Gabriel had just left Mary with an incredible, life-altering announcement: she, a young virgin, would conceive and bear the Son of God. This news was overwhelming, to say the least. Gabriel didn’t give her detailed instructions about what to do next—no roadmap or checklist. But as soon as the angel left, Mary’s next steps became clear to her heart. She knew it was time to “get ready and hurry” to Elizabeth’s home in the hill country of Judea.
Why Elizabeth? Gabriel had told Mary that Elizabeth, her older cousin, was also experiencing a miracle—she was six months pregnant after years of barrenness. Mary was drawn to connect with someone who not only knew the promises of God but was living in the middle of one. Elizabeth was her miracle mentor, a person who could guide, affirm, and encourage Mary in this incredible journey of faith.
In our walk with God, we often need people who have gone ahead of us—those who have experienced His promises, who can testify to His faithfulness, and who understand the challenges of walking by faith. Mary didn’t go to Elizabeth’s house for answers, but for affirmation and encouragement. When Elizabeth saw her, she immediately confirmed what God was doing in Mary’s life, exclaiming, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!” (Luke 1:42).
Elizabeth’s response wasn’t just about Mary’s miracle—it was about her own faith, too. Her joy and recognition of Mary’s blessing came from her own intimate understanding of what God was doing in her life. Miracle mentors are people who are already tuned in to God’s work and can celebrate and guide others through their journeys.
Think about the people in your life who have walked with God through miracles, trials, and promises fulfilled. These are the ones who can mentor and encourage you in your own faith journey. And if you don’t have such a person in your life, ask God to lead you to someone who can pour into you the way Elizabeth poured into Mary.
As God moves in your life, He may call you to be a miracle mentor for someone else. Who in your circle needs affirmation, encouragement, or perspective? Your testimony of God’s faithfulness could be the very thing they need to step forward in their journey.
Lord, thank You for the gift of miracle mentors—people who guide, encourage, and affirm Your promises in our lives. Help us to connect with those who can pour into us and give us the courage to be mentors to others. May we always be ready to share our testimonies of Your faithfulness so that others may be strengthened in their walk with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
