We are anticipating the celebration of Jesus’ coming, just as Mary and Elizabeth did two thousand years ago. Elizabeth declared Mary blessed among women, meaning that she had received a blessing. Also, Elizabeth says, “Blessed is she who believed.” In contrast to Elizabeth and Mary, we will not physically see our Savior in this lifetime, but we do share with them the blessings of His coming. We also share a new life with the people of God through the gift of faith that comes by the Holy Spirit.