Scripture to Read: Luke 1:50-56
As Mary continues in her praise and honor of our Lord, she recognizes God’s incredible mercy being offered to generation after generation. But, the only ones who get to experience the fullness of God’s mercy are those who fear Him. Why? Because only a surrendered life can receive the mercy of God. It’s not that God is not offering His mercy to everyone, because He most definitely is offering it to all. Until someone surrenders to Christ as Master, even though His mercy is being offered as a gift, the gift has not yet been received. Only those who fear God, have a deep reverence and respect for Him fully know and experience His mercy. Those who are proud, boastful, arrogant, God opposes (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5). God will only exalt those who willingly humble themselves before Him. When we humble ourselves, then Christ is glorified in us and through us. Everything we do and say brings honor to our King, and not to ourselves. God is also the one who fills our lives 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, just as He has always been for His creation. God has laid out for us His promises for mankind, starting in Genesis, and provided for us our Redeemer. Just as Mary knew God had a purpose and plan for her, and willingly walked in it, so we must know and do as well.
Challenge & Application
It’s great to know God has a purpose and plan for each of us. How are you walking in His purpose and plan for you? Who will you talk to, 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!