Light Shines in the DarknessSample

Mary, the mother of Jesus, erupts with joy and it results in this beautiful song. She sings it towards the beginning of her pregnancy, anticipating the birth of the Savior. This is Maryʼs Song. 

Mary was a young girl who was originally scared and confused by the news of carrying the son of God. What suddenly changed within her that would produce such joy? 

The song recorded in these verses was one of immense passion. Maryʼs soul becomes a magnifier of Godʼs Glory. Her spirit rejoices in Godʼs Salvation. Mary now understands that Jesus does not need her, but instead she needs Jesus. The child rescues the mother! Mary comes to the realization that she is the one who is desperate and without hope. She needs to be rescued and it will happen through the baby in her womb. This causes her to respond with overwhelming joy. 

Mary not only sings with passion, but communicates incredible truth. The winds of Godʼs grace are going to reach the unexpected and blow over the proud. In verses 51-53, the humble will be exalted and the proud will be struck down. Christmas is the end of thinking that you are better than anyone else. Itʼs realizing that you are so needy that it required God to leave heaven, come down in the person of Jesus, and lay down his life for sinners. Itʼs waking up to the truth, like Mary, that if you donʼt have Jesus you have absolutely nothing. 

A Marine Corporal was serving in Afghanistan. He was young, fit and very proud. One day a roadside bomb went off, taking his arms and legs. He eventually experiences Jesus and his life is radically transformed. He later declared, “I canʼt walk, run, or even shake someoneʼs hand, but because of Jesus Iʼm more whole than Iʼve ever been my entire life.” 

Jesus came at Christmas for those who have nothing to offer. He is heavenʼs unconditional gift. He not only comes into the darkness of this world, but into the darkness of every heart that will receive him. This good news is so overwhelming that it may even make your heart sing.