Great Celebrations - The Neighbours

When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. Luke 1:57-58

A group of women stood chatting
"Did you hear that?"
"The sound of baby crying? Not really an unusual sound, is it?"
"Yes, but where the sound is coming from?
I just don't recognise that cry..."
"It's not James' house, the twins are still asleep
Besides they always cry together and that a single cry."
"Louder than two babies, though"

"True!"
Nor is it baby Mirriam. Her cry is higher pitched."
"That is true."
"..and it isn't Suzannah's baby either,
as she is visiting her mother."
"One thing for certain, that baby knows its mind.
That is a very uncompromising yell!"
"It certainly is, but I cannot work out where it is coming from."

Just then a midwife appeared in the doorway of Zechariah's house.
"Oh my goodness! It is Elizabeth's baby!"
"Is everything OK?"
"Oh yes!" said the midwife, everything went very well
and the baby certainly has a good pair of lungs!"
"WE KNOW!" chorused the women.
"Let us know when we can visit and see this miracle baby."
The midwife disappeared back inside.

A few minutes later the midwife reappeared.
"Come and see the child."
The women didn't hesitate.
They entered the house and saw Elizabeth cradling her son.
The women marvelled at the dark curls and long eye lashes of the sleeping child.
"He is absolutely perfect."
"I am so pleased for you."
"You are truly blessed."
"The Lord answered our prayers." rejoiced Elizabeth,
"and he has a special task for this child.
"The Lord is good!" rejoiced the women.