Luke 1:46-55
46And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; 53he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
The mighty one has done great things for me.
Mary testifies to the power of God in her life. She doesn’t keep silent. She is a bold witness.
She sees God at work not only in her own life, but in the life of the world. Pregnant with possibility, emboldened by trust, she sings of the future as though it has already taken place. She proclaims the Word that is growing within her.
And you?
Do you see God at work in your life? In the life of the world?
Emboldened by trust, will you testify? Will you speak? Will you sing?
Come, Lord Jesus, come. Help us bear witness to your justice and mercy. Amen.