First, blessed are you among women (39-45). Mary immediately went to her cousin Elizabeth who was pregnant with John the Baptist. As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby in her womb leaped for joy and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. She blessed Mary calling her 'the mother of my Lord' and she blessed the child that Mary would soon bear. Elizabeth recognized Mary as the most blessed among women, for she saw Mary's place in God's redemptive history as the one who bore Jesus the Son of God. We should recognize God's work in others and bless them. Second, the Mighty One has done great things for me (46-56). Mary then burst into song, saying, 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior...' Although Mary was chosen by God to bear Jesus the Messiah, she recognized Jesus as her Savior. She knew that she had been greatly blessed because God had been mindful of her humble state. She also recognized her own place in history as blessed. She remembered God's grace that the Mighty One had done great things for her. What has the Mighty One done for me?
Application: Lord, thank you for blessing Mary to be the mother of the Messiah. Help me to see the things you have done in my life and praise you in song.
One Word: The Mighty One has done great things for me