Blog #3 - Mary & Elizabeth: A Friendship Like No Other
A reflection on sacred sisterhood, divine calling, and the beauty of walking together in purpose.
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💬 Intro: A Story That Still Warms My Heart
The story of Mary and Elizabeth in Luke 1, still warms my heart to this day. It’s one of those moments in Scripture that reminds us how deeply God values the connection between women, especially when they are walking through sacred seasons of pregnancy, promise, and purpose.
This isn’t just a tale of two women expecting babies. It’s a picture of sacred friendship, divine timing, and what it looks like to walk in your calling without competing or comparing.
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📖 Different Lives, Same God
Mary was young, humble, and suddenly called to carry the Son of God.
Elizabeth was older, long considered barren, now miraculously pregnant with John the Baptist.
“When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
— Luke 1:41 (NIV)
Even their unborn children recognized the presence of something holy.
Despite their different stages in life, their bond was so strong, they met in mutual respect, joy, and awe of what God was doing in each of them.
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👭 A Friendship Marked by Faith, Not Comparison
Elizabeth didn’t judge Mary.
Mary didn’t minimize her own calling.
Instead, they embraced each other’s divine roles—with love, not envy. One of my favorite verses is Elizabeth’s blessing over Mary:
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!”
— Luke 1:45
This moment stands out in a world that often pits women against each other. Mary and Elizabeth show us that two women can walk in greatness together.
They remind us:
• There is room for more than one calling.
• There is power in shared purpose.
• Affirmation always outweighs insecurity.
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⏳ Faith Through Different Timelines
Another striking truth in Luke 1 is the contrast in timing:
• Elizabeth waited years for her miracle.
• Mary’s came suddenly, unannounced.
And yet, no jealousy. No bitterness. Just mutual honour.
Elizabeth didn’t resent Mary’s youth.
Mary didn’t feel less than because of her inexperience.
They simply stood beside each other and believed.
Different timelines. Same faithful God.
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🕊️ Three Months of Sacred Sisterhood
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months. Can you imagine the conversations, the encouragement, the prayers shared between them? they did not feel the need to add a third party.
Those three months were more than just lodging—they were a holy cocoon where faith was nurtured, fears were soothed, and purpose was protected.
We all need people like that.
Someone to say, “I believe in what God is doing in you.”
Someone to say, “Stay here as long as you need.”
Someone whose presence causes your purpose to leap inside you.
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💡 Are You a Mary? Are You an Elizabeth?
You might be a Mary today, young in your calling, unsure, but chosen.
Or maybe you’re an Elizabeth, seasoned, steady, and finally seeing God’s promise unfold.
Whoever you are in this season, you were never meant to walk it alone.
Look for your Elizabeth.
Be someone’s Mary.
Celebrate each other’s wombs—whether physical or spiritual.
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🧎🏽♀️ My Prayer for You
As a midwife, I’ve seen the strength of women supporting one another—especially in the vulnerable, holy space of birth. That same strength exists in spiritual birthings too: dreams, callings, ministries, and healings.
My prayer is that you would experience friendships like Mary and Elizabeth—
rooted in faith, free from jealousy, and full of joyful affirmation.
“Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.”
— Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Let’s be those kinds of women. Let’s build those kinds of friendships.
Because sometimes, the most sacred thing you can carry… is each other.
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#MaryAndElizabeth #FaithFriendship #SisterhoodInChrist #SacredSeasons #MusingsOfABabyCatcher
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