The Humble Exalted
Preaching
Life Everlasting
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Object:
And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me -- holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers."
This passage can be read to simply remind us of the amazing things God has done, the incarnation in this instance, or as a reminder to those in humble circumstances, and we often forget that Mary was humble and nondescript person before being chosen by God, that God cares for all of us. You might focus on verse 52b, "God has lifted up the humble," to point out that the loved one who has died, has also been lifted up.
This passage can be read to simply remind us of the amazing things God has done, the incarnation in this instance, or as a reminder to those in humble circumstances, and we often forget that Mary was humble and nondescript person before being chosen by God, that God cares for all of us. You might focus on verse 52b, "God has lifted up the humble," to point out that the loved one who has died, has also been lifted up.
