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Luke 1:54-56
"54 He hath holpen His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy;
55 As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His seed for ever.
56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house."

This is end of Mary's Magnificat.
In this poem Mary praises GOD for His blessing to her and His faithfulness to Israel. She also highlights a series of reversals in which the proud are humbled and the humble are exalted! She is not solely focused on GOD'S goodness to her, she enlarges her views to a contemplation of His goodness and power in general. She also celebrates God for all that He has done for all people. She is good and faithful. She praises GOD and inspires us to worship and praise GOD too! 

From today's verses; "holpen" denotes properly, to take hold of one, to help him up when he is in danger of falling, and here means that God had succoured his people when they were feeble, and were in danger of falling or being overthrown. Mary has reflected on all the help GOD has provided His chosen people. She is aware that the prophecies will be fulfilled through the birth of the baby in her womb right now. All this profound thought is adeptly captured in this poetry. Almost the only poetry in the New Testament! This is the language of a humble, thankful, pious, female heart praising God: it doesn't get any better than this! Alleluia!!

These daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas you can watch it here... https://www.youtube.com/live/vkV2siQ9-bY?si=iQfv7PT-xlJa5mYD
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