Luke 1:45
“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” Elizabeth praises Mary for trusting God’s promise.
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What does Luke 1:45 mean?
In the first chapter of Luke, the angel Gabriel visits a young virgin named Mary in Nazareth. He tells her she will conceive and bear the Son of the Highest. Soon after, Mary travels to the hill country of Judea to visit her older relative Elizabeth, who is also expecting a miracle child, John the Baptist. When Mary greets her, the baby leaps in Elizabeth’s womb. Filled with the Holy Ghost, Elizabeth speaks Luke 1:45 aloud to encourage her young cousin.
What it means
Elizabeth begins with the words, “And blessed is she that believed.” This is a direct contrast to Elizabeth’s own husband, Zacharias. Earlier in Luke 1:20, Zacharias doubted the angel’s message and was struck mute until his son was born. Mary, though young and facing a frightening situation, took God at His word. Elizabeth continues, “for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.” The word “performance” means a complete fulfillment or bringing to pass. Mary is blessed not because of her own status, but because she trusted that the Lord would do exactly what He promised.
Living it out
This verse reminds Christians that true peace comes from taking God at His word, even when we cannot see how His plan will work out. When we face uncertain seasons, we can rest knowing that God finishes what He starts. Our Blessed Is She design prints this exact King James Version verse on tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts as a daily reminder to trust the Lord’s promises.
Frequently asked
Who spoke the words in Luke 1:45? Elizabeth spoke these words to her young relative Mary, the mother of Jesus, while filled with the Holy Ghost.
How does Mary respond to Elizabeth’s blessing? Immediately after Luke 1:45, Mary responds with a famous song of praise to God, which is recorded in Luke 1:46-55.