Praising the Lord Always

 N.T.#477 "Praising the Lord Always"

Jan. 31, 2025

Luke 1-Part  12

LET IT GLOW 

Elisabeth told Mary, in verse 45: And blessed is she that believed for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

Mary's heart and mind were saturated with the Word of God. In verses 46-55, we read Mary's song, with a Latin title "The Magnificat."  In many respects, it resembles Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1-10, when Hannah was praying for a child:

• Mary says that her soul doth magnify (to make or declare great) the Lord. (verse 46)
• Mary has rejoiced (to jump for joy; be glad with exceeding joy) in God my Savior. She greatly rejoices and with her song Mary praises her Lord. (Ps. 28:1) (verse 47)
• She acknowledges that the Lord has regarded her lowly estate, for God had taken notice of Mary as a lowly servant girl. (verse 48)
• Mary realizes that all generations would call her blessed (esteem fortunate; count happy). Gabriel and Elisabeth had already called Mary blessed (supremely blessed).

I wonder if it sunk in what had happened to her after Elisabeth said what she said to Mary. Change takes some getting used to for me. I think that seeing her older cousin pregnant and happy helped Mary to process her situation.

Are you in a trying situation? It has been hard for me since my husband has had a knee replacement. Yet, he is finally sleeping better and walking better.

LET IT GROW

For He that is mighty hath done to me great things: and holy is His name. (verse 49) 

Psalm 24:8 askes: Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 

Whatever our circumstances, unpleasant or enjoyable, we need to keep in mind that God is in control. Mary endured whispers, snickering, jokes, and scorn without complaints, at least not recorded. She submitted to the will of God and trusted Him for strength to endure whatever.

LET IT GO

I will magnify the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. The Lord liveth, blessed be the Rock, may 

the God of my salvation be exulted. 

Help us let go of us and do Your will today.