Characters at the Cradle: Mary's Magnificat, God Looked
by David Chadwick
Today we will focus on Luke 1:48-49, which says, "For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name."
God looked at Mary. He saw her. But think about this for a moment. Mary spent her life looking to Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Jacob, and Isaac. In turn, God looked to Mary to help him accomplish the greatest mission ever accomplished: the salvation of the world.
The gospel of Jesus is a "to you, through you" gospel. God did not just save…
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