Luke 1:46-55
Mary’s Song
46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
1. A joyful heart glorifies God for God’s mercy
Exodus 20:6
6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
2. Glorifies God for God’s mighty deeds
“Negative emotions generally involve more thinking, and the information is processed more thoroughly than
positive ones. [therefore], we tend to ruminate more about unpleasant events — and use stronger words to
describe them — than happy ones.” - Clifford Nass
“Bad emotions, bad parents and bad feedback have more impact than good ones. Bad impressions and bad
stereotypes are quicker to form and more resistant to disconfirmation than good ones.” - Roy Baumeister
Luke 1:51
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
Psalm 77:11-12
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12 I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
3. Glorifies God for God’s generosity
Psalm 68:19
19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
who daily bears our burdens
Psalm 34:8-10
8 Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
9 Fear the Lord, you his holy people,
for those who fear him lack nothing.
10 The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
Luke 1:53
53 He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
Proverbs 11:25
25 A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.