Today's Verse: Luke 1:46-49

Sunday, December 16, 1962

And Mary said:  
"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name."
— Luke 1:46-49

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Mary's submission to God's will cost her in ways we can never imagine. For Jesus to come to life in the hearts of people around us today, our attitude must match hers on this night of miracle and mystery. We too must be willing to be the Lord's servant and offer him the praise of our lives fully submitted to him and of our lips that confess his great name. In Jesus, the Lord has done great things for us!

My Prayer...

Majestic Father, Almighty God, you have done wonderful things for me. You have saved me from my sins; you have paid the price for my rebellion; you have given me the promise of heaven; and you have sent the Holy Spirit to empower me as I live for you. You are greater than I can imagine, and your glory is without compare. In spite of my flaws, fallibilities, and failures, you have stooped low to reach me and have raised me back up to be with you by your grace. I can never fully thank you. You are more wonderful to me than my words can declare or a thousand years of life could repay. In Jesus holy name, I join Mary and declare that "the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name." Amen.

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Illustration of Luke 1:46-49 — And Mary said:   "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name."

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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