Luke 1:46b-55 (CEB)
In Mary’s song the writer is humbly glorifying God for choosing Mary as the Mother of his Son. But is also glorifying God to all. Mary has just visited Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-44 CEB) who is also blessed with child. Elizabeth says to Mary that she, Mary, is blessed among all to be the servant that God called to have his Son. Mary realizes this is the fulfillment of the prophets. She doesn’t stop here in her glorification. Mary says that “God will glorify all who honor God from generation to generation.”
This is what God does for every one of us daily. As we glorify him. God provides all of our needs, he is merciful, shows justice and is loving.
As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Advent season let us remember. That we are to be like this to all we meet daily. To be the hands and feet of Christ. As the Prophet Micah says; (Micah 6:8 NIV) “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Have a blessed Advent and Christmas.
Fred Herr
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