December 8 – Mary’s Song Continued

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“For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name. And His mercy is to generation after generation toward those who fear Him.” – ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭49‬-‭50‬ ‭NASB2020

For He has and is doing great things. God is great; it is who He is. His greatness is how He gives Himself and does not hold back in any way. He is great, of vast power and excellence; supreme, none greater.

She breaks forth and sings of the greatness of God, her God, the Mighty One has done great things for her.

He is Holy, and his Name is Holy. She has been taught all her life not to take the Lord’s Name in vain. His name was Holy. Although this command concerning His Name is classically interpreted as referring to a senseless oath using God’s name, the avoidance of saying God’s name extends to all expressions, except prayer and Torah study.

His name is Holy! There is no one like Him, yet for someone that seems so far above, He bridges this gap and yet He extends His mercy to all generations, to everyone.

His greatness and Holiness are extended to us through His mercy available to everyone, yet to partake of it fully is given to those who fear (in awe of) Him.

The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant. – Psalm‬ ‭25‬:‭14‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

In these days, as we sing the wonderful songs of Jesus’ birth, may His secrets and His revelation fill our spirits and hearts.

Glory to God in the Highest!

-Keith Curlee