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Reflect on Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55). What stands out to you from Mary’s words?
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<div>What strikes me the most is her grasp of how she fits into the grand scheme of God’s plans. She is not puffed up or boastful about the role she is to play but rather is quite humbled that God chose her to bring the Messiah into the world. Mary gives God the honor and praise he so richly deserves and understands that he is always the same and does not change.</div>
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Mary is taking a stand and testifying her thankfulness to God’s grace and His favor for herself and all of Israel.
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Reflecting on Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55), what stands out is her profound joy and faith. Mary recognizes God’s goodness in choosing her, a humble servant, to play such an essential role. Her words are filled with gratitude and awe, and she praises God for His mercy and justice, especially towards those who are often overlooked—like the lowly and the poor. Mary’s song also shows a clear understanding of God’s power, highlighting His ability to uplift the humble and bring down the proud. This reversal of fortunes is hopeful and radical, showing that God values the meek and oppressed. Her hope that Jesus, the Messiah, will fulfill God’s promises of justice and peace resonates deeply. Mary’s Magnificat reflects both her personal gratitude and a bigger picture of God’s work in the world, making her words timeless and inspiring to those who seek to see God’s justice and mercy today.
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Verse 50 in particular stood out to me when it states “His mercy is for those who fear him” because you need to acknowledge that God is above all powers, and we need to “fear” him. (I mean fear as in to honor him and his name)
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One of the first things I noticed was in verse 48, where she states, “For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.” I think it really shows that God can just take anyone from any point and time in their lives and make them something greater, a better version of themselves. So, I like how Mary points out how she was just a lowly servant girl who became the mother of Jesus, the Son of God.