Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
- Why did Mary praise God? (Luke 1:48,49)
- To whom does God’ mercy extend? (Luke 1:50)
- Contrast God’s treatment of the humble with the haughty.
- How has God “helped” His servant Israel?
Meditation on Scripture
We can only speculate the thoughts of Mary after the angel’s departure. Did she worry “what people might think”? Did she ever doubt her perception of an angel visitation? Did she puzzle, Why me? Why was I singled out from all women for this singular honor?
We do know Elizabeth’s testimony, however, of how her baby leapt in her womb for joy at the sound of Mary’s greeting the mother of the Lord. Surely any reservations, fears, or doubts were erased upon hearing Elizabeth’s declaration “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.
Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting is one of the loveliest “songs” recorded in Scripture.
“My soul praises the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in
God my Savior.”
