December 23, 202

Luke 1:46b-55

Mary’s Song: The Magnificat

 

(Read aloud to prepare for the invitation, image, and music below)

46    And Mary said “My soul exalts the Lord,

47    And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

48   For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant;

   For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed.

49  For the Mighty One has done great things for me;

      And holy is His name.

50   And His mercy is to generation after generation

  Toward those who fear Him.

51  He has done mighty deeds with His arm;

     He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

52   He has brought down rulers from their thrones,

   And has exalted those who were humble.

53  He has filled the hungry with good things,

  And sent the rich away empty-handed.

54 He has given help to His servant Israel,

  In remembrance of His mercy

55 Just as He spoke to our fathers,

To Abraham and his descendants forever.

~ King James Version

 

Reflect on Mary’s vision after the angel’s visit and the fulfillment of God’s promise as set forth in the Wexford Carol that follows.

Nativity Pottery by Keith Prince and owned by Marty Dean. Photo credit: Marcy Onieal 

The Advent Devotional Team