46And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord"
Definition of glorify: to give the highest praise.
When was the last time we gave the highest praise? No not praise... the HIGHEST praise. That would mean to give more praise to God than to our friends, our job, our money, our spouse, and even our own parents and children.
47"and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,"
Definition to rejoice: to feel joy, to show happiness.
Everyone's expression of happiness and joy is different. Whatever mode of expression you are blessed with... use it!
48"for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, "
Giving over to the calling of God shows humility to his wishes. Even the little things that we do for others are noticed by Him as a gift at his own feet. She was just a young girl but how humble her spirit must have been to be able to accept knowing she was the servant to God to bring the Christ into the world. wow......
49"for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name."
Definition to Mighty: Having or showing great power, skill, strength, or force: a mighty orator; a mighty blow. Imposing or awesome in size, degree, or extent: a mighty stone fortress.
How can one in today's society not call upon the awesomeness of what's behind this verse? It is a great thing to know that a stone fortress is our home in such an unsettled world. In him we need no other power. Our skill and strengths are hewn to perfection to conquer our enemy in Satan by just one mighty blow of the shear holiness of his name. I've always known it, but never really tried to wrap my mind around it too much until now. Woa... I've never felt so powerful in all my life as I do in these thoughts....
50"His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation."
Synonyms to Mercy: leniency, clemency, charity. These nouns mean humane and kind, sympathetic, or forgiving treatment. Mercy is compassionate forbearance.
Not many of us portray the gift of mercifulness, and expecially compassionate mercifulness! That's asking a lot! I can recall one person in all my years that I know without a doubt is blessed with this gift of naturally being merciful to all people. Thankfully he happened to have raised me. Otherwise I may not have bene here to write this blog! As I grow older and experience more I understand how "BIG" it is to grant mercy. It's not easy for me in a lot of instances. But the mercifness of God knows no boundrys. There's nothing we can do or could have done to waver his descision of saving each and every one of us from our own demise if only we shall accept the mercy. And to think Mary knew this before experiencing the life of Christ.
51"He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts."
I am thinking Mary is probably remembering all the stories told to her like how Joseph was sold as a slave because his brothers thoughts of him were jealousy, but in the end they were left desperate and surprised that they were calling upon the very one they once hated. It's interesting how we so often come back to what we once turned our back on. I have been scattered before as I'm sure most of us have. It's not a place of contentment, but it does show the powerfulness of God, and I suppose that in it we can find the mighty deed of this same arm that scattered us to be the one wrapping around our shoulder when we finally decide to turn back and bask in the blanket of his warm mercy.
52"He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble."
Definition to Humble: Not arrogant or prideful.
In this it is important to keep our spirit small in ourselves. Easier said than done! We can never be or acheive more than what the Almighty allows. Even Mary, in all the graces we give to her name today was JUST MARY. Had she not been, she would not have been the one chosen. That's a tough act to follow!
53"He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty."
Maybe Mary is speaking of her own hunger? But not physical hunger. Who knows what was in her heart in the days leading up to these days. I'm thinking it was probably being prepared by God to receive what was about to happen. The Christ could have been carried by any girl. But maybe only this one was hungry enough to receive. How hungry are we? What riches in this world are comparable to that of Christ? Not one.
It's funny how so much emphasis is placed on this small girl. But it amazes me everytime I read her words describing this coming event. It's also interesting to remember she is a child speaking to an adult. She is bold enough to speak her heart and the facts that she knows to be true. How often today Christians hesitate. If only we could all be as bold after the Life the Christ on earth as this child was BEFOR the life of Christ. Let us all remember to live in the lesson of Mary's Song.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
REMEMBER THE CHRIST!
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