Mid-Week Musings

December 18, 2024

Suggested Reading: Luke 1:46-55

Dear NBRC Family & Friends,

After Mary was told by an angel that she would give birth to a son who would be great and be “called the Son of the Most High” (1:32, NRSV), Mary visited her barren and older cousin, Elizabeth, who had received some rather amazing news herself. She, too, would bear a son who would “be great in the sight of the Lord” (1:15, NRSV).

During Mary’s visit with Elizabeth, Mary shared a beautiful song of praise which has come to be known as the Magnificat, from the Latin for “magnify.” In it, Mary magnifies the Lord and proclaims His goodness. She recalls great things God had done, and would do, for her personally. Even though Mary had not yet given birth to the child who would be great and called “the Son of the Most High” (1:32, NRSV), she believed God’s promise that she would. Mary also recalled great things God had done for Israel. As Mary recalled God’s acts, her soul magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

As you continue your journey through the season of Advent and beyond, take time to consider the great things God, the Mighty One, has done for you. In response, may your soul magnify Him and may your spirit rejoice in Him!

Pastor Ron

Prayer suggestion: As you pray, thank God for the great things God has done for you.

(On Sunday morning, December 18, 2024, the sermon title is Recognizing the Work of God and the Scripture lesson will be from Luke 1:39-45.)