Why do you sing? Songs express emotion. In Luke 1 we have Mary's song. She sings because she is really happy. There’s three things in particular that she is happy about:
1. Mary Sings because she believes [verses 39-45]
Mary is told she is going to give birth to a son without a human father. He will be called Jesus. He will be great; He will be like David (descended from David and a great ruler); and He will reign forever. She hears all this and she believes, and so she sings!
Do you believe? Does it make you happy?
2. Mary sings because of the Saviour [verses 46-53]
Mary might still have some questions about how God will save through Jesus but she's definitely understood that He will save through Jesus. Mary grabs hold of lots of ideas from the Old Testament and says that this is the way God always saves. He's always worked by turning everything upside down, lifting up the humble and bringing down proud people who think they're so great.
Are you humble and hungry for God to save you?
3. Mary Sings because God Keeps His promises [verses 54,55]
God had always been with His people but now at this special moment He is keeping the promises made to Abraham in a surprising way. Mary is so happy. She believes God is saving by shaking everything upside down. She realises this is the moment God brings all His promises to fulfilment.
Do you feel like singing now?
