COMFORT & JOY ... the promise of Christmas
Dec 15, 2024 • Monty Watson
Luke 1 records Mary’s response to an angel’s visit. It’s called Mary’s Magnificat, because of the first word in the Latin translation is “magnify.” “My soul magnifies the Lord,” she said. “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” (Luke 1:46-47). Luke 1 is Mary’s prayer, Mary’s praise. Two thousand years ago, Mary rejoiced that the Messiah would come through her. And today, we rejoice that the Messiah has come for us.