Luke 1:49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
Mary was pregnant with Jesus and goes to visit Elizabeth, her cousin. There happen particular things when they greet each other. The baby in the womb of Elizabeth jumps for joy. John the Baptist was at that time already fulfilled by the Holy Spirit, for otherwise he would not recognize Jesus, and he was not sprung. It is special right, that John recognize its Saviour as a baby in the womb. But with Elizabeth happens something special, because she becomes filled with the Holy Spirit and speak special words of Mary and the baby in her womb. A special meeting of four people, three of them are excited to the child in Mary's womb.
And that makes Mary so full of faith and grace in God that makes her to make a hymn. And in that hymn are the words: for He is the mighty, hath done great things for me and holy is his name. God, for He is mighty has done great things for Mary. But what has he done exactly to Mary?
First of all, Mary is a virgin. God has a fertilized ovum of Mary and so made her mother of His Son. A child growing in her, which is the greatest miracle that can happen to a human being. God made the child in her womb, and will ensure that people will speak Mary blessed. Not just people, but all generations.
In addition, Mary is pregnant with not just a child, but the Son of God. The child growing in her is the chosen Messiah. That Messiah has been expected for centuries and now finally has come and still in the womb of Mary. Her child will bear the punishment of God and save the people from destruction. Would she have known that at the moment? Not everything that would happen of course, but it makes her happy that God cares for her and to her people and so keeps His promise.
So Mary gets herself into the background and puts God in the forefront of her joy. God gets all the glory of Mary adored Him. His name is holy, He is One and Mighty. It is God who keeps His promise He had made to Abraham and then getting to his children. God stands up for the weak people and those who expect it of themself he will do away. God is praised and Maria throws herself down humbly before Him.
What did God do for you and me? Look at your life and then answer this question. God cares for you every day, even every moment of the day. God has made your sins away when you've given your life to Jesus and Jesus Himself has provided salvation. God makes Himself and the world is ready for it later to an end. Everything will soon be new again, and we must part. If you do not yet, then now is the time to repent! Jesus love breaks all, it allows also to break your heart.
We may say with Mary, holy is His Name! We may worship God and give Him our praises. We must make great his name in the world and proclaim his love to all people. Starting with the people close to us. And we must focus our lives on Him and live according to His will. Not our own will first, but do what God wants to be above all. He reigns, the Mighty want to call us His children. Holy is his name!
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