JOHN COPIC

When Mary travelled to visit Elizabeth in the hill country of Judah, she received a remarkable greeting. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared Mary blessed three times. This led Mary to speak words that have been preserved for all time, words about God’s character and his faithfulness to his promises.

Mary’s response came from a place of deep humility. She recognized the great honour bestowed upon her, yet she never imagined anyone would worship or pray to her. Instead, her words directed all praise toward God. She rejoiced in God as her saviour, acknowledging her own need for forgiveness. The child she carried would be the one to save her eternal soul, a reality that demonstrates the mystery of God’s plan.

The holiness of God stands at the centre of Mary’s praise. God remains separate, infinitely high and exalted. His mercy extends from generation to generation to all who fear him. This promise reaches beyond any single family line to encompass everyone God calls, including those who were once far from him. The early church understood this continuation of God’s covenant promises, recognizing that salvation comes to all whom the Lord calls.

Mary spoke of how God demonstrates his power by scattering the proud, bringing down the mighty, and lifting up the lowly. He fills the hungry with good things while sending the rich away empty. These contrasts reveal God’s sovereignty over all circumstances and his care for those who trust him.

The promise given to Abraham finds its fulfilment in Mary’s son. God remained faithful to his covenant through Isaac, Jacob, Judah, David, and finally to this young woman from Nazareth. The one she carried would reign forever as King of Kings. These ancient promises connect believers across all time periods into one kingdom under Christ.

Mary understood she was living in a crucial moment of redemptive history. The world would never be the same after the birth of her son. We share in the same kingdom as Abraham, Moses, David, and all the saints throughout history, joined together as one church under Jesus Christ.