Willing Acceptance of God's Plan

Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden:

for, behold,

from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things;

and holy is his name.

And his mercy is on them that fear him

from generation to generation.

He hath shewed strength with his arm;

he hath scattered the proud

in the imagination of their hearts.

 He hath put down the mighty from their seats,

and exalted them of low degree.

He hath filled the hungry with good things;

and the rich he hath sent empty away.

He hath holpen his servant Israel,

in remembrance of his mercy;

As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham,

and to his seed for ever.

Every time that I read or am reminded of this "Magnificat" (Mary's Song),

I am amazed at Mary's strength in adversity. 

Sure she is respected today and held up as a godly example,

but the looks, comments, and opinions during her day were

probably less than favorable.

Her eyes were on God, her Savior.

She realized her true position before Him

and the honor of His calling.

How many times do I complain in my call?

Why don't I sing this as my own "Magnificat?"