Scripture:
Luke 1:46-55 (English Standard Version)
Mary’s Song of Praise:
The Magnificat 46And Mary said, (A) "My(B) soul(C) magnifies the Lord, 47(D) and my(E) spirit rejoices in(F) God my Savior,48for(G) he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations(H) will call me blessed;49for(I) he who is mighty(J) has done great things for me, and(K) holy is his name.50And(L) his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.51(M) He has shown strength with his arm; (N) he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;52(O) he has brought down the mighty from their thrones (P) and exalted those of humble estate;53he has filled(Q) the hungry with good things, and the rich(R) he has sent away empty.54He has(S) helped(T) his servant Israel, (U) in remembrance of his mercy,55(V) as he spoke to our fathers, (W) to Abraham and to his offspring forever."
Cross references:
Luke 1:46 : For Luke 1:46-53, 1 Sam 2:1-10
Luke 1:46 : 1 Thess 5:23
Luke 1:46 : Psalm 34:2, 3; 69:30; Acts 10:46; 19:17
Luke 1:47 : Psalm 35:9; Isa 61:10; Hab 3:18; Acts 16:34
Luke 1:47 : Luke 1:46
Luke 1:47 : Psalm 106:21; 1 Tim 1:1; 2:3; Titus 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jude 25; 2 Tim 1:9
Luke 1:48 : 1 Sam 1:11; Psalm 138:6; Luke 9:38
Luke 1:48 : Luke 11:27; Psalm 72:17; Mal 3:12
Luke 1:49 : Psalm 89:8; Zeph 3:17
Luke 1:49 : Psalm 71:19; 126:2, 3
Luke 1:49 : Psalm 99:3; 111:9; Isa 57:15
Luke 1:50 : Deut 5:10; 7:9; Psalm 89:1, 2; 103:17
Luke 1:51 : Psalm 89:10; 98:1; 118:16; Isa 51:9
Luke 1:51 : Dan 4:37; James 4:6
Luke 1:52 : Luke 1:51
Luke 1:52 : Job 5:11; Psalm 75:7; 107:40, 41; 113:7, 8; 147:6; Ezek 21:26; James 4:10
Luke 1:53 : Psalm 34:10; 107:9; Luke 6:21, 24, 25
Luke 1:53 : Job 22:9
Luke 1:54 : Isa 41:8, 9; Heb 2:16
Luke 1:54 : Isa 44:21; 49:3
Luke 1:54 : Psalm 98:3; Mic 7:20; Luke 1:72, 73
Luke 1:55 : Gen 17:19; Psalm 132:11; Gal 3:16
Luke 1:55 : Luke 1:54
Reflection:
Do you know the mercy and favor of the Lord? Those who hunger for the Lord will not be disappointed. The Lord himself will fill them with the fruits of his peace, joy, and righteousness. We see God's boundless love manifested in the promise of a Redeemer. As the events leading to the birth of our Saviour unfold we see all the prophecies, promises and prayers of the Old Testament being fulfilled because "God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son". Mary accepted her mission with uncompromising faith and obedience. She acted with unwavering trust and faith because she believed that God would fulfill the word he had spoken. Her great hymn of praise echoes the song of Hannah (see 1 Samuel 2:1-10) and proclaims the favor of the Lord: God exalts the lowly and he fills the hungry. Christmas is a time for renewing our faith and hope in God and his promises and for deepening our love for God and neighbor. Do you seek the Lord Jesus to be renewed in faith, hope, and love?
Prayer For The Day:
Lord Jesus, help me to earnestly seek you with humility and confidence. Increase my faith in your promises, strengthen within me the hope of heaven and eternal life, and set my heart on fire with love for you and your kingdom. May I always praise and magnify your greatness and mercy.
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