Mary’s Joy (Luke 1:46-55)

Podcast – Camas Friends Church

Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV): Mary’s Song of Praise

46 And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
50 His mercy is for those who fear him
from generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,
and sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

Queries:

How has discovering the goodness of God brought me joy?

How has discovering my power and my importance brought me joy?

How has participating in what God is doing in the world brought me joy?

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Photo Credit for “Mary 2018”: Benjamin Wildflower