Today's Verse: Luke 1:46

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Mary said, "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.... The Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name."
— Luke 1:46

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

While Mary's submission to God's will costs her in ways we can never imagine, for Jesus to come to life in the hearts of people today our attitude must be the same as her attitude was 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 and of our lips. 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 sin, you have paid the price for my rebellion, and you have given me the promise of heaven and the Holy Spirit to empower me there. You are greater than I can imagine and your glory is without compare, yet you have stooped so low as to reach me and then raised me back up with you by your grace. I can never fully thank you, for you are more wonderful to me than my words can declare or a thousand years of life could repay. In Jesus holy name I give you all glory and praise. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

10 Related Resources by Heartlight

He has done Great Things
Illustration of Luke 1:46
Inspirational illustration of Luke 1:46 -- Mary said, 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.... The Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name.'
Rejoice!
Devo: God's Holy Fire
"Mary responded, "Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!""
Joining Mary in the Magnificat
Illustration of Luke 1:46-47
Inspirational illustration of Luke 1:46-47 -- My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
My Soul Praises the Lord
Devo: Passion for Praise
"Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now..."
See All 10 Related Resources about Luke 1:46

Illustration

Illustration of Luke 1:46 — Mary said, "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.... The Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, December 16, 2014

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Love and Betrayal' (Jn. 13:23-27)
"The disciple Jesus loved was sitting next to Jesus at the table [for the "Last Supper"]. Simon Peter motioned to him to ask, "Who's he talking about....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Skip Points of Grace' (Acts 19:8-10)
"[In Ephesus, next] Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly for the next three months, arguing persuasively about the Kingdom of God. But some...."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Richard J. Foster:
"Our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in "muchness" and "manyness," he will rest satisfied."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Psalms 112:7
"Christian, you ought not to dread the arrival of evil tidings; because if you are distressed by them, what do you more than other men? Other men have...."

About This Devotional

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.

More Today's Verse