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Doing Great Things

Sunday December 10, 2017



Each Sunday we usually reflect on a Psalm, which is a poem from God's word.  Today we find encouragement from a poem/song sung by Mary, Jesus' mother when she was told that she had been chosen by God to give birth to Jesus.

 Filled with wonder at all the amazing things God was about to do in her, Mary sings: “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. (Luke 1:46-49 NLT)

Mary hadn't yet given birth but, knowing how trustworthy God is, Mary believed and rejoiced in His plan for her life.  God chooses us, not because we are people with lots of money and influence, but because we are willing to trust that, even though we feel insignificant and powerless, He can do the amazing things He promised in and through us.  Our part is to commit our will and our life to His care. 

Some of us drifted into addiction because we felt no one took any notice of us.  We didn't seem to have anything to offer that others desired.  We were not aware that God created us for a purpose.  Even though Mary had other plans, God had a purpose for Mary’s life and He worked out the things that concerned her.  He enabled His plan to be fulfilled in her life.  God created us to do good and to be a blessing to others.  God will work out those things that concern us.  He is able to fulfill His plan for our lives.

Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.  (Luke 2:19 NLT)

Thankfully it's not how powerful or how smart we are that gets the job done.  It’s going forward with the Mighty One who does great things for us and through us. 


Prayer:  Heavenly Father, we praise you with joy today because you have taken notice of us and are doing great things for us and through us.  Amen


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