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in Greek are eis ton aiona, meaning “into First, note how Mary referred to herself. She
the age,” referring to the Messianic age saw herself as God’s “servant” (v48 ESV) and
of deliverance, an age which has already one of “low estate,” meaning a low social
brought blessing upon this entire world. position. She knew she was a sinner for she
After all, every Christian is a spiritual spoke of “God my Savior” (v47). Seeing
descendant of Abraham by faith (Rom 4) and ourselves properly causes us to marvel, as
is now blessed “in Christ with every spiritual Mary did, that the Lord would do “great
blessing in the heavenly places” (Eph 1:3 things” (v49) for us also. Our gratitude will be
ESV). And we have only seen a small glimpse
of Messianic blessing in our world. When fuller and our praise richer when we remind
Mary’s Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, returns in ourselves of our true position before God.
power and great glory to establish His earthly Second, look at how Mary referred to her
kingdom, blessing will flow to every part of people. She not only spoke of herself as a
land and sea. servant, but rejoiced that God had helped
“his servant Israel” (v54). Within her praise
The Consolation of Her Song is a reminder to her own people not to think
There is no indication of any time gap too highly of themselves. But we should
between verses 45 and 46. It appears, also point out how her praise broadened
therefore, that Mary’s praise was spoken to include thinking of her own people. She
in the presence of Elisabeth. Her words could see how God had worked for them
undoubtedly served as an encouragement to also, expanding her vision far beyond her
Elisabeth just as Elisabeth’s praise provided own experiences. Modeling this in our praise
consolation to Mary. Praise accomplishes
even more than honoring the Lord; it can causes us to wonder at the great power of
also build up His people as they hear it being God, who is able to do so much for so many.
offered (see Psa 40:3). Third, observe how Mary referred to her Bible.
Her praise is thoroughly infused with and
Modeling Mary’s Magnificat informed by Holy Scripture. Let us challenge

Blessing God was nothing new to Mary. ourselves to praise God with words and
She was no praise novice. Mary had learned hymns which include the best possible lyrics
that praise involves the entire person, as she of all – God’s sacred Word!
referred to both her “soul” (Luk 1:46) and Finally, notice how Mary referred to her
“spirit” (v47) in her song. And she was ready Lord. Over and over again she magnified
to offer thanksgiving quickly after her visit Him, allowing us to see more and more of
with Elisabeth. It seemed to be the habit of her
life. Like David, she could say, “I will bless the God’s character – His grace, mercy, holiness,
LORD at all times: his praise shall continually strength, goodness, faithfulness. By the time
be in my mouth” (Psa 34:1). she was finished, we almost forget whose
But Mary offers us a number of additional song it is, lost in wonder at the majesty of our
praise pointers we should emulate as we great God. Like Mary, let us lose ourselves in
bring this article to a close. Some of what we our songs, magnifying our blessed Lord and
hear today in the “Praise & Worship” genre Savior. He is worthy! “I will praise the name
models Mary’s Magnificat perfectly. But of God with a song, and will magnify him
some of it misses the mark. with thanksgiving” (Psa 69:30).

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