For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
~Hebrews 4:15 ASV
All generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy.
~Luke 1:48-49
Mary had probably been too scared to celebrate before, but Elizabeth's confirmation of God's miraculous work set her free! Whether or not young Mary began physically jumping up and down with joy and excitement, her insides currently did!
I am totally blessed by the thought. Nothing is more appropriate than getting excited when God does something in our lives. I think He loves it!
Scripture draws a picture here of a reflective young woman with an unusual heart for God. Her statement that " all generations will call me blessed" was not voiced and pride but from shock. God seems to love little more than stunning the humble with His awesome brand of intervention.
Please don't lose the wonder of this. Marvel with me at the fact that Mary was plain, simple, and extraordinarily ordinary. I always felt the same way growing up. Still do, deep down inside.
That's part of the beauty of God choosing someone like you and me to know Him and serve Him. May we never get over it.
There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.
~1 Samuel 2:2
