Rejoicing in God’s Promises
At this special time of year we hear Christmas carols just about everywhere we go. They are on the radio, on television, in the malls, being sung by groups of people here and there. All of the carols have special joy and meaning to them.
In Luke 1:46 we read a special song that was sung in connection with this coming event – this blessed birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was sung by Mary, His mother. She had been visited by an angel who gave her the message that she had been chosen by God to be the mother of the Highest One – the Christ child, the Messiah who would come to save His people from their sins.
Because Mary was a Jewish woman, she no doubt knew of the promises God had made to send His Son, the Messiah. The first mention of the coming Messiah is in Genesis just after the fall of man. Later, in Isaiah we read that the Son of God will be born to a virgin.
Of course, Mary was full of joy when she was told that God had chosen her to be the mother of His Son. At that time she paid a visit to her cousin Elizabeth, who was also a part of one of God’s miracle. In the first chapter of Luke Mary sings out in praise as she magnifies the Lord.
As her song continues, it is a reflection of the fact that she believed the message of the angel and the promises of God that He would bless His people through sending His Son. I hope you will take advantage of this time of year to think on the special promises of God.
I hope that while you are thinking about what God has done for us that you see His Son as the Messiah who is able to save all of us from our sins. In the third chapter of John we read that anyone who believes and trusts in Christ to save us from our sin will receive eternal life.
As you think of the promises, I hope you will respond as Mary did – with submission, joy and trust. And I hope it will cause your heart to say, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” Happy Holidays! Happy rejoicing!
Ann Shorb is a counselor, writer, and speaker. She provides Biblical counseling services for a variety of issues including depression, AD/HD, marital issues, and much more. Her website also provides puppet skits that can be used at home or in church.
