tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post3720968269786308823..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Triplets of Testing: Mary, Mother of JesusLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-73910766568008641992016-01-25T19:50:41.685-08:002016-01-25T19:50:41.685-08:00Amen! With man, this is impossible, but with God, ...Amen! With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.<br />Thanks as always for your comment & God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-1735185932181225482016-01-25T11:02:56.976-08:002016-01-25T11:02:56.976-08:00Both Mary and Joseph exhibit a tremendous amount o...Both Mary and Joseph exhibit a tremendous amount of faith, to believe God would miraculously provide a child against all normal processes, and follow what he said. Only God could give them such faith. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-64192181276678719712016-01-24T12:05:26.146-08:002016-01-24T12:05:26.146-08:00Dear Frank,
Great discussion of whether or not Mar...Dear Frank,<br />Great discussion of whether or not Mary traveled alone -- as you rightly point out, the Bible does not specify. But one thing we know for sure -- God was with His handmaiden every step of the way, for He will never leave nor forsake us.<br />Thanks as always for your instructive and encouraging comments. God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-82034992722809542472016-01-24T10:06:00.897-08:002016-01-24T10:06:00.897-08:00Dear Laurie,
Mary is one good example of how faith...Dear Laurie,<br />Mary is one good example of how faith in God can make any person strong, courageous and unafraid - especially as an unwed mother-to-be who could have been stoned to death by Joseph and his family, with the full sanction of the Levitical priests.<br />As for her first journey to Elizabeth's home, whether she traveled on her own or with a couple of accomplices to help keep her safe on her journey, the Bible does not say. But assuming that Joseph had already received the revelation of her pregnancy by the Holy Spirit, and encouraged in his dream to marry her, it seems odd that he allowed her to travel for a week through the desert without anyone with her to ensure her safety. On the other hand, if Joseph was still unaware of her condition, then I believe that she might have journeyed on her own, but that would still seem odd if she was already betrothed to him, who would have been naturally concerned for her personal safety.<br />That is why I prefer the idea that she traveled accompanied by at least one other person, but more likely two, who stood by and watched the two women greet each other as recorded by Luke. Just my thoughts.<br />Again, a well-written triune-based blog. God bless.Frank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-73877573663239784202016-01-23T19:39:10.546-08:002016-01-23T19:39:10.546-08:00Thank you, Denise! You are a great blessing! God b...Thank you, Denise! You are a great blessing! God bless you too!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-8073711963278601912016-01-23T08:14:21.198-08:002016-01-23T08:14:21.198-08:00be blessed, as you blessbe blessed, as you blessDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com