“Blessed to Bless”
Series:
Preparing for the New Year
Luke 1:46-55
46 And Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. 48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, 55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever."
What Brings Real Blessings in Life for the Believer?
1. The Wholeness of our Humanity
46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
2. The Way of Humility
48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.
3. The Willful Honor
50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm;
Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. Ps.23:6
4. The Walk of Holiness
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
5. The Witness of History
54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, 55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever."
