Luke 1:52–53 (ESV) —
52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
NOTE: Mary was a
small town girl. She was not rich and she was not powerful. She didn't know the
"right" people. But apparently, she had faith. And God favored her,
not on the basis of works -- her righteousness was based on her faith. Her womb
held the Holy One of God. Life would not be without struggles. Considering that
her and Joseph traveled alone to Bethlehem suggests them estranged from their
family at the time. I doubt anyone believed her story. Joseph didn't but he
cared enough to settle the issue quietly.
Yet, she was honored in a manner far beyond what anyone would do or had
seen in history. And she was humble.
PRAYER: Lord,
humility is so difficult. The world traps us into comparisons and boasting. I
don't want to live that way. I've been humbled this last week. I don't need to
dig myself out. I need to enjoy my new perspective. Give me grace to live in a
humble manner worthy of your name.
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