Mary’s Song
Let us be encouraged by the remarkable prophetic song Mary sung after meeting with Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s mom, concerning the goodness of God the Son coming into the world.
LUKE 1:46-55
46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
SEVEN WAYS TO APPLY MARY’S SONG
- GLORIFY AND REJOICE IN THE LORD: 46 Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
- REMEMBER YOUR LEGACY: 48 From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
- FEAR GOD: 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
- PROCLAIM GOD’S MIGHTY DEEDS: 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
- CELEBRATE GOD’S JUSTICE: 51 he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
- STAY HUNGRY FOR GOD’S KINGDOM: 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
- RECALL GOD’S PROMISES: 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.
My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!