Scripture to Read: Luke:1:50–56
As Mary continued praising and honoring our Lord, she recognized God’s incredible mercy offered to every generation. But the only ones who will experience the fullness of God’s mercy are those who surrender to Christ as Lord. Only a life fully surrendered to Him can receive His mercy. It’s not that God is not offering His mercy to everyone, for His Word tells us that He wants everyone to come to Him and receive the fullness of His salvation (1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9). But until someone surrenders to Christ as Lord, though God’s mercy is offered as a gift to them, that gift has not yet been received. Only those who fear God, having a deep reverence and respect for Him, fully know and experience His mercy. God opposes those who are proud, boastful, and arrogant (James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5). When we humble ourselves before God, Christ is glorified in and through us. Everything we do and say brings honor to Him and not ourselves. God is the One who fills us with what we need. He fills our hungry souls as we feed on His Word and are nourished by Him (Psalm 19:10, Psalm 119:103). God is our help (Psalm 46:1) as He has always been. God laid out His promises for us, starting in the Book of Genesis, and provided us with our Redeemer. Mary knew God had a purpose and plan for her and she willingly walked in it. God has a plan for us (Ephesians 2:10), so walk in it daily.
Challenge & Application
How are you walking in God’s purpose and plans for you each day?
Who will you share with this week about how God has designed them for a relationship with Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!