Will you join me in magnifying the Lord?
And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’ Luke 1:46-47
Majestic Lord,
On this third Sunday in Advent,
we join with Mary in magnifying you,
in proclaiming your greatness.
Indeed, you are mighty,
and you have done great things for us,
and your name is holy (Luke 1:49).
Your mercy is for us who fear you;
your mercy continues through the generations
to all who live in awe of you (Luke 1:50).
You have “shown strength with your arm,
“scattering the proud
and bringing down the mighty
from their thrones” (Luke 1: 52).
You have filled “the hungry with good things”
and sent those who think they are rich away, empty,
because they refused to name their need for you (Luke 1:52-53).
You have helped your servant Israel
and your servant ,
not because of anything we’ve done,
but because you remembered your mercy (Luke 1:54).
You have spoken your covenant,
your unfailing promise, of redemption,
and what you speak comes to pass (Luke 1:55).
May we meditate on these truths today and every day.
In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
Read Luke 1:46-55.
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