Luke 1:46-55

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed are you among all women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary mother of God pray for us sinners.

God seeks those who without full knowledge of His plans for them say “yes, Lord, yes”.

The following hymn gets its name, the “Magnificat,” from the Latin word for magnifies.

Both Mary and Hannah renounce the arrogance of the proud who make themselves enemies of God. The lowly are exalted, while the exalted (or haughty) are brought low. Faithlife Bible.

Mary’s hymn is a recital of what God had done for her and for others in the past. Mary went from being a poor unknown Hebrew girl to the most honored woman in the history of the world. 

These verses portray a “reversal” in the end times, when those who have abused power will be judged and those who have suffered persecution will be exalted. Mary was looking forward to the day when God’s people are no longer oppressed, but are instead blessed by the Lord.

God’s actions in the life of Mary were based on commitments He made centuries before. NKJ Bible.

Luke 1:46–55 (NKJV)

⁴⁶ And Mary said:

“My soul magnifies the Lord,

⁴⁷ And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

⁴⁸ For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;

For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.

⁴⁹ For He who is mighty has done great things for me,

And holy is His name.

⁵⁰ And His mercy is on those who fear Him

From generation to generation.

⁵¹ He has shown strength with His arm;

He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

⁵² He has put down the mighty from their thrones,

And exalted the lowly.

⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things,

And the rich He has sent away empty.

⁵⁴ He has helped His servant Israel,

In remembrance of His mercy,

⁵⁵ As He spoke to our fathers,

To Abraham and to his seed forever.”

Genesis 17:7 (NKJV)

⁷ And I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you.