Luke 1:46-49
Yesterday, we saw the response of Elisabeth and John (while still in his
mother's womb). They rejoiced at the news of the coming birth of the Messiah.
Today's passage is Mary's elation at the work of the Holy Spirit upon her in
allowing her to be the vessel by which the Son of God would come into the
world. It is important that we understand Mary was a vessel used by God. She
was blessed among women to be the human through which the body prepared for the
Messiah would enter by natural birth. Let us look at her words to see her
position of humility before the Lord God Almighty.
(Vs. 46) "And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord."
Her heart and soul was worshiping the Lord even as she was speaking to
Elisabeth. She loved her Master and was filled with humility and gratitude that
God would use her.
(Vs. 47) "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour."
There was great joy in her heart. Think about this situation. She came to
Elisabeth and told her what was happening inside her. Then Elisabeth replied to
her as to what just happened inside her. There had to be great joy and
excitement as to what was taking place. Notice the wording of Mary: This
is "God MY Saviour." Yes, Mary was in need of the Saviour just
as you and I have need of Him. She was carrying in her womb the very One
Who would die for her and for all His people.
(Vs. 48-49) "For he hath regarded the low estate of his
handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
(49) For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his
name." In no way would Mary ever try to exalt herself; yet, she
understood the blessedness that was allotted to her in that she was being used
by God. "The Lord has had thoughts toward me and therefore His
favour is upon me. He has done great things to me. He is so Holy and
Wonderful."
Though she was unique in the manner the Lord used her to exalt Himself, can you
and I take the same thoughts of Mary? Let's look at them in this manner
and see if we can say a loud Amen:
The Holy God, the Lord of heaven and earth, has done great things to me though
I am so unworthy. I am blessed. I am highly favoured by the unconditional love
of my Lord. I rejoice in His love, mercy, and grace. I want to magnify His Holy
Name by my thoughts, words, and actions. I worship you O Lord. I lift up your
name above all else. In this season of Christmas, I rejoice that Christ, my
Saviour, came into the world to die on that old rugged cross. He has redeemed
me by His shed blood. I praise thee O God, for the Son of thy Love. For Jesus
Who died and is now gone above. Hallelujah! Thine the glory!