As she contemplated the coming of her son, Jesus, Mary’s words recorded in Luke 2 give us insight into her faith and serve as a model for us.

“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.”
Luke 1:46–52 (NIV)

“He” is the most common pronoun in Mary’s song. Her faith rested on God’s actions. Her hope was in what God had done and would do. She saw God’s gracious hand doing “great things” for her. She saw him helping the lowly and poor because she knew that spiritual blessings far outweighed earthly blessings.

True faith always mirrors Mary’s faith. Our focus isn’t on what we have done, but on God’s actions. He came to the world to save us. He died and rose to take away our sins. As Christmas gets closer let your faith rest on the glorious, life-changing action of your Savior. In him is the life you seek — a life of knowing the true God and serving him with your gifts.

 

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