December 9 – Mary’s Song Continued

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“He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, And sent the rich away empty-handed. He has given help to His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, Just as He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.” – ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭51‬-‭55‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

Mary’s supernatural encounter with the Holy Ghost who overshadowed her now has come upon her. The Lord begins to magnify Himself in her soul and her spirit is filled with rejoicing. When the Holy Ghost moves on anyone there is a manifestation and expression that cannot be contained. The revelation of God’s holiness and mercy—who He is—transitions to His great and mighty deeds, which His strong arm has done and will continue to do.

Once again, the song points to the juxtaposition of humility and pride. In the midst of God doing great things, she continues to see the need for humility. He scatters the proud in their thoughts and plans and negative unity cannot be upheld. We have a saying: they are “scattered brain,” unable to think straight.

He brings down rulers and their thrones, their place to govern. The lack of ruling from a place of humility which becomes void of mercy cannot remain. To the hungry and the poor, He provides good things, and those who are rich, who oppress or ignore them, are sent away empty-handed. They did not give, but withheld goodness from those in need.

Concerning Israel, He has and continues to keep His covenant word to Abraham and his descendants, and like Mary, He has not forgotten, for it endures forever.

In this time, may He be magnified and exalted in our hearts with great rejoicing in our spirits. Elizabeth and Mary are wonderful examples to us in receiving the Holy Ghost in place, as God, in our lives.

Glory to God in the Highest!

-Keith Curlee