Our Scripture reading today is Luke 1:42-45.
 
Verse 45, "And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord."
 
Elisabeth's faith in what Gabriel told her husband and her recognition of Mary's faith are such a help and challenge.  Elisabeth was carrying John the Baptist, the forerunner to Jesus Christ.  Elisabeth knew that Mary was carrying not just any baby.  Mary was carrying the Son of God and Saviour of the world.  
 
There are hundreds of promises found in the Word of God.  They are there not only for our informing but for our claiming.  Notice the beginning of verse 43, "Blessed is she that BELIEVED..."  The promises of God do not make the full impact in our lives unless we believe them.  Elisabeth and Mary are examples that we should follow when it comes to having faith in God's promises.