MARY’S SONG – Part 1 of 2

“From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me -- holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.”  (Luke 1:48b–50 NIV)

There is no doubt that the holidays certainly bring with it a fair amount of stress, but have you ever considered what that first Christmas season was like for Mary and Joseph?... Look at how Mary responded to all that was uncertain, beyond her control, and beyond her ability to correct the variables. She simply sang out the following words: “for the Mighty One has done great things for me -- holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation” (Luke 1:49–50). Amid the stress and weakness found in the uncertainty, Mary proclaimed three beautiful truths.

First, she remembered that “the Mighty One has done great things for me” (v. 49a). It’s clear because of Mary’s faith that she knew the Scriptures. I wonder, as Mary sang, did the songs found in the Psalms come to mind? Perhaps Psalm 89? The psalmist declares:

“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever;
    with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known
    through all generations.
I will declare that Your love stands firm forever,
    that You have established Your faithfulness in heaven itself…
 Who is like You, Lord God Almighty?
You, Lord, are mighty, and Your faithfulness surrounds You.” (Psalm 89:1–2, 8) 

 -- Excerpted from “Wake-Up Call” with Mark Sorensen

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