Messiah will deliver God’s people from injustice and oppression. Through Him, God will reveal Himself as a God of Justice—everything Israel had been waiting for. God's promise is fulfilled in Jesus, and Mary witnesses that promise. God was drawing closer to His people through Jesus, and Mary proclaims that God is her Savior. I love how she reacts to her situation—she praises God and rejoices in Him. She recognizes the enormous blessing of being an instrument of God’s purposes for her life and His people. Mary acknowledges God’s mighty hand in her life when she says: “From now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me.” These verses in Luke are like a song of praise. Mary’s focus is on God and what He has done. It’s a beautiful song of rejoicing in God. Today, we have the opportunity to reflect on a God who comes near—to prepare our hearts for how we will respond to His blessings. He has given us everything, but above all, we have been gifted with the Spirit of Jesus that indwells us. Mary's response to the Messiah is full of gratitude, humility, and joy. What is ours?
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