“For the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is His name.” Luke 1:49 NIV
Mary’s hymn is brimming with information about the attributes of God. Mary is praising God as she considers what He has done in choosing her to be the mother of the Saviour. She calls Him “God my Saviour” (Luke 1:47), which implies that Mary knew she was a sinner; none but sinners need a Saviour. Implicit in the term “Saviour” is the fact that we are lost and alienated from God because of our sin. As those who are lost, we don’t just need a little boost from God to set things right. We don’t just need a few tips on how to get our lives in order, how to polish our self-esteem, how to succeed in our families or businesses. “Saviour” is a radical term that implies that we are helplessly, hopelessly lost unless God in His mighty power intervenes and rescues us. God’s power is explicitly stated in Mary referring to Him as the “Mighty One who has done great things for me”. She adds, “He has done mighty deeds with His arm” (Luke 1:51). The psalmist declares that the heavens are the work of God’s finger (Psalm 8:3). When God parted the Red Sea for Israel and brought it down on the Egyptian army, the people sang that it was due to God’s right hand which is majestic in power (Exodus 15:6). Salvation is solely God’s work. God does everything and we can do nothing but receive His gracious gift, Jesus Christ.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, as our Saviour, we receive Your precious gift of salvation.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, salvation is solely Your work. You have done everything; we can do nothing but receive Your gracious gift, Jesus Christ, as our salvation. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Luke 1:26-38
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