Mary: My soul lifts up the Lord!
47 My spirit celebrates God, my Liberator!
48 For though I’m God’s humble servant,
God has noticed me.
Now and forever,
I will be considered blessed by all generations.
49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
holy is God’s name!
50 From generation to generation,
God’s lovingkindness endures
for those who revere Him.
51 God’s arm has accomplished mighty deeds.
The proud in mind and heart,
God has sent away in disarray.
52 The rulers from their high positions of power,
God has brought down low.
And those who were humble and lowly,
God has elevated with dignity.
53 The hungry—God has filled with fine food.
The rich—God has dismissed with nothing in their hands.
54 To Israel, God’s servant,
God has given help,
55 As promised to our ancestors,
remembering Abraham and his descendants in mercy forever.
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth in Judea for the next three months and then returned to her home in Galilee.
Terrie's Comments:
The meeting with Elizabeth was a huge confirmation for Mary. This was back before early pregnancy tests and ultrasounds! She was in her first trimester. There was no way that she could know she was pregnant, humanly speaking! The only thing she was going on was the word from Gabriel and the word from Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth had spoke before Mary told her about her encounter with Gabriel. No wonder she broke out into praises to God! It would have been such sweet fellowship those 3 months!
Tori's Comments:
"Even though I'm God's humble servant, God has noticed me". He sees you. Through the pain and the heartache, he sees you. And even when it fills like it, He's never left, but stayed by your side, ready to hold you up once you let Him.
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