Mary’s song overflows with Scripture. Her praise echoes the Psalms and closely mirrors Hannah’s song (1 Sam. 2:2–10). This is no accident. Mary’s heart had been shaped by God’s Word. When the Spirit moved her to praise, the language that poured out was the language Scripture had already formed within her. What fills the heart will inevitably shape the song.
This calls us to pursue a life deeply rooted in God’s Word. We are to study it, meditate on it, and let it dwell in us richly (Col. 3:16). The Scriptures—especially the Psalms—train us to pray honestly, to praise rightly, and to approach God with language shaped by truth. Time spent daily in God’s Word is never wasted; it bears fruit in seasons of both joy and trial.
Though Mary was chosen for an unparalleled honor, she speaks with striking humility. She rejoices in God her Savior and confesses her low estate (vv. 47–48). She does not present herself as sinless or self-sufficient. Instead, she stands as a recipient of grace—one who needs saving, not one who provides it.
Here we see true greatness in the kingdom of God. Mary points beyond herself to the mercy of God and the faithfulness of His promises fulfilled in Christ. We honor her best not by praying to her, but by imitating her humility—thinking little of ourselves and much of our Savior. Such humility is not rare or unreachable; it is the grace God delights to give to every believer.
Prayer:
Gracious Lord, grant us the blessed gift of humility and joyful self-forgetfulness. Shape our hearts by Your Word, and fill our mouths with songs that magnify Christ alone. May we, like Mary, rejoice in You as our Savior and gladly live as Your servants. Amen.
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