This week we celebrate Magnificat Sunday. In Luke’s gospel, Mary’s response to the news of her pending motherhood to the Messiah is one of the most beautiful and soulful glorifications of God ever written down. The words she spoke are so amazingly profound for a young woman in her early teens and in such dire straits. “My soul magnifies the Lord!” When the way is full of so many unknowns and so much uncertainty, how many of us can honestly say the same today? In the verses prior to this passage, John the Baptist leapt within his mother’s womb when he came in close contact within the still unborn Jesus. Even a life just beginning and still forming inside Elizabeth was able to grasp the significance of God’s proximity. Another example of a childlike and honest reaction to the presence of God’s grace. When was the last time we leapt at anything, yet alone the recognition of God in our midst? Today, may we urge one another to follow Mary’s and John’s examples as she recognizes that God is indeed at work in her life and as He senses that God is right here, right now. God has done great things for both of them and He will do great things through them. A simple, ordinary girl from humble circumstances entrusted by the Creator of the Universe to care for His only child. A life yet to make its grand entrance into a broken world that will mature into the prophetic forerunner of the Savior of all humanity. God has great and unbelievable plans for each of us as well. So allow all your senses to listen to His still, small voice; then allow your soul to leap and to magnify Him in all you do. Shine His light and share His good news of great joy to everyone, during this Advent season and all year long.
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