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Mary‘s words are like an open door to her tender heart. They
allow us to peek inside and see her emotions. Her first words reveal that she considered herself to be a sinner
who needed a savior when she said, “God my Savior.” A holy person does not need a savior - only
sinners. It is wonderful to see her openly admit her need. She is an example of humility.
Her next words reveal her submissive heart to God when she describes herself as “humble” and “His
servant.” Proverbs tells us that a proud man or woman will be brought low.
A man’s pride will bring him low, Humility is more than not bragging about one’s self. Humility is submission. Look at 1 Peter 5:5,,
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. (NASB) 1 Pet. 5:5 Notice that submission to the elders is connected with humility. Humility is more than not bragging about
yourself. A humble man or woman will defer to others and willingly submit. Mary did just that. She submitted
to God because she was humble. Next Mary focuses on God’s mercy, mighty deeds, power, care, justice,
and faithfulness.
AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM. He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. 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 away the rich empty-handed. He has given help to Israel His servant, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever. (NASB) Luke 1:50-55 Throughout the passage she continues the theme of God's mercy and His concern for the humble and the hungry.
God has a heart of love and compassion. God wanted to comfort Mary, and she reveals that this has occurred
when she responds in praise and worship to Him. Mary's song reveals her heart. Oh, what a beautiful woman!
Conclusion. This comforted woman praises God for being holy and caring for the
humble, hungry, and helpless. Ultimately, holiness is the reason that God does anything. We do not completely
understand holiness, because we are sinners. We cannot understand a perfectly moral God who can be righteously
angry at sinners, absolutely just when He punishes men and women for sin, and loving when He does not want
us worshipping other gods. We do not understand these things about God because we have only a sinful perspective.
The eye glasses through which all of us see life are tinted with sin. Our view of life and of Him comes from
a darkened perspective. So we think, evaluate, and make conclusions in sinful terms. But God is not like us.
He is holy in all that He does. He cared for Mary - a sinner who one day was saved by grace!
God cares for His humble, hungry, and helpless ones. She praised Him for doing just that. But isn’t this also exactly what her son will be like? She may not have realized what she was saying, but Mary was describing Jesus. We read in Matthew,
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. (NASB) Matt. 11:29 Jesus was gentle and humble. Jesus did not just act humble or gentle, He was humble and gentle from the
inside out. Jesus cared for the hungry, healed the sick, and cared for the helpless. He had compassion on the
poor, sinners, and multitudes.
When Mary described God, she described her unborn Son in her Magnificat. Jesus was the one who would comfort
her some day and bring her to heaven. God would comfort her again some day. God is in the business of comforting
us. He comforts His children who humbly trust Him. Thank you, Father. Please help us to humbly and willingly
submit, and thank you for comforting us when we do. Thank you, Father.
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