Day 5: Read Luke 1:46-56

THE MAGNIFICAT: MARY’S SONG OF PRAISE
This song is often called the Magnificat, the first word in the Latin translation of this passage. Mary’s song has often been used as the basis for choral music and hymns. Mary glorified God in song for what He was going to do for the world through her. In her song, God is pictured as a champion of the poor, the oppressed, and the despised.
When Mary said, “And now generation after generation will call me blessed,” was she being proud? No, she was recognizing and accepting the gift God had given her. If Mary had denied her incredible position, she would have been throwing God’s blessing back to Him. Pride is refusing to accept God’s gifts or taking credit for what God has done; humility is accepting the gifts and using them to praise and serve God. Don’t deny, belittle, or ignore your gifts. Thank God for them and use them for His glory.