Magnificat

The week before Christmas, the pastor of our Church spoke on this moving and powerful passage in Luke.  Mary's song, her manifesto, her heart's melody. I've sung it, I've read it, but this was the first year, that I felt it. To be called at such a young age to bear the burden of an out of wedlock pregnancy, and to do so with utter faith and trust in the Lord's provision and Sovereignty hit me afresh this year.  Mary had a willingness rooted in her humility.  She understood the harsh reality of what her condition would bring her and yet she said yes and glorified the Lord.  I have never thought to say thank you but this year I must.  Thank you Mary for being a willing vessel.  Thank you Lord for sending your Son to be born of a simple woman.  Teach me to trust like that.

"My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me-
holy is His name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
just as he promised our ancestors."