Have you ever needed a break? I have! I have had a time when I just want to get away from the noise, the people, daily routines, expectations… I need a vacation from life those days! You know, it’s the days where you sit up in bed and declare that it’s just not good a day to get up.
Sometimes, it is really important to have the time away. Mary needed time away and found a sanctuary in the home of Elizabeth and Zechariah. It was about three months that they welcomed Mary before she went home. Can you imagine as Elizabeth shared with Mary discussions over symptoms of an early pregnancy? Discussions over strolls in the hills, perhaps quiet times sitting with Zechariah.
But, it is important to note that Mary went home. Mary didn’t hide away and stay hidden. She rested, gathered strength, and then went home. I can imagine Mary gathering courage around her as she packed her things and headed back home. She was about to face the unknown and the known. The unknown of how people would react, who would talk, what would they say, what would people think, how would they treat her? The known of daily routines, well known streets, familiar voices and faces of family and friends would also be welcoming her.
If you need a break, how are you taking it? If you are hiding, how will you gather courage to come out and face the unknown and known?
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