We heard Mary's Song today, from Luke 1:46-55. It is a song showing both sides of God; His love and mercy on one hand and on the other, His power and might.
The message today highlighted two phrases or verses:
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
Remember that in those days, being rich was almost always associated with taking unfair advantage of the poor or working class. For us today, this represents a warning to help and serve others.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
"Fearing" God is not the trembling fear one feels in in face of a mortal danger, for instance. It reminds us to approach Him with Awe and Reverence.
It's almost Christmas as I write this. May the promises kept by the birth, life, and death of the one sent by the Father be made real for you in this time.
Merry Christmas!
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