SATURDAY December 12, 2020

God My Savior

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.”
Luke 1:46-49

Elizabeth’s words confirmed what God was accomplishing in Mary’s life:

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord” (Luke 1:42-45).

Mary spontaneously magnified the Lord in her sweet song of praise. It is important to understand, this holy Child she carried would not only be the Savior of the world, He would be her own Savior, too. Mary, although pure, needed salvation herself. Even though blessed among women, she was not sinless like her Savior.

Mary, in sincere humility, recognized her poor estate. She was a lowly maidservant to be used in God’s mighty hands. Her life’s story as the mother of Jesus would be remembered for all generations. Mary rejoiced in her mighty God; He had done great things for her. Mary was blessed beyond measure, and she praised His magnificent holy name.

Mary saw herself in the correct light; compared to the greatness of God, she understood her insignificance. But do we? Consider our low estate. We are but a speck of dust in this vast universe, but God, in His infinite love and affection for us, is mindful of us (Psalm 8:4-6).

Your soul will spontaneously magnify the Lord when you understand and accept by faith His way of Salvation. Then with the saints you will praise for mighty things he has done in your life!

Now I will say this to every sinner… cry to the Lord and seek Him while He may be found. A throne of grace is a place fitted for you. By simple faith, go to your Savior, for He is the throne of grace.
~C.H. Spurgeon~

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