The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 8 September 2026 – Mary’s Song Of Praise (The Magnificat)
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TOPIC: Mary’s Song Of Praise (The Magnificat)
READ: Luke 1:39-55 (KJV)
39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
THE MESSAGE:
The words of this hymn of praise were first uttered by Mary, the mother of Jesus, after she learnt that she would conceive the Son of God, is one of the most profound and poetic passages in the New Testament. The text reflects both Mary’s personal experience, and God’s justice and mercy. The Magnificat occurred in the course of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, who was also pregnant. Giving her personal testimony, Mary praised God for the honour bestowed upon her (verses 46-49). She was indeed humbled and never considered herself deserving, though she was a virgin. Acknowledging her humble status, she said, “For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant.” In the 2nd part, she highlighted God’s commitment to the course of the humble and His faithfulness to the covenant He made with Israel. Mary’s song revealed her knowledge of God’s promises about the Messiah as well as His relationship with Israel.
It is important for us, as believers, to have knowledge of all scriptural prophecies and the message of the Gospel; so that we can fully appreciate God’s timing and manifestations. It is also critical that we understand that we are not always deserving of God’s visitations; and that we have received grace because His mercies found us (Romans 9:16). This truth takes away ingratitude.
PRAYER: Lord, at all times in my life, help me to raise a song of gratitude to You, for Your mercies and grace. Amen.
