Mary’s Song

He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” Luke 1:54-55

Mary responds to the angel’s news with a song overflowing with praise and anticipation of God’s promised work. Rather than shrinking from the magnitude of what God is doing, she magnifies him, celebrating how he sees the humble and fills the hungry with good things. Her song culminates in praising God’s faithfulness to his covenant promises made to Abraham. She celebrates what God has done and what he is about to do. Her words express deep trust and profound joy as she looks forward to how God will fulfill his promises through the child she carries. She stands at the threshold of God’s greatest intervention in human history and responds with worship.

On this Christmas Eve, we stand between promise and fulfillment, too. Like Mary, we can praise God for his faithfulness while anticipating his future work. Her song reminds us that the same God who kept his promise by sending Jesus will keep all his promises. The assurance of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness is a source of comfort and hope for us today. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, we can trust that God is with us, fulfilling his promises and extending his mercy. As we await tomorrow’s celebration of Christ’s birth, we look forward with hope to his return and the completion of his redemptive work.

TODAY: As you anticipate tomorrow’s celebration, write your own song of praise following Mary’s pattern. Begin with what God has done, then express your hope for what he will do. Share this with your family or friends during Christmas Eve activities, letting Mary’s spirit of joyful anticipation shape your celebration.