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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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Mary’s song of praise was remarkable. I know there is not much offered as proof of her age in the text. But by most accounts she was a teenager. In our society today very few teenage girls would be able to offer such an account. Her account of the historical God—the God of Israel—was introspective and honest. What a wonderful prayer meeting between Mary and her cousin. Thanks to Luke for such a detailed account of this interaction.
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What stood out to me was how contrast her proclamation of God in her song, was to the journey from conception through the crucifixion of Christ . The clarity in her expressive words and prophetic nature seem to me the incredible moving of the Holy Spirit. I imagine her feeling after those words, she must have felt extremely blessed knowing again the power of the Spirit within. As stated through the verses, Mary experienced many of the human feelings of sadness, joy and confusion… yet through those very human emotions, God breaks through with profound clarity of who He is, using Mary as the vessel. I find this so remarkable.
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Praise and worship were in her. Magnifying God as well as glorifying Him for what He had done to her, in and through her. This was also a testimony that seemed to transcend through all time, this also had been within her soul. It is beautiful that it’s praise, worship, honor and glory all within her words.
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How she even after his death and resurrections is thankful to God for all he has done and continues to do in their and everyone’s lives
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Mary praises God for His regard and care of the humble and lowly. From her personal experience Mary testifies to the great things He has done for her. Even though Mary’s circumstances were less than favorable she focuses on God and His greatness rather than her personal plight.