Themes to consider: Joy, humility, and God's transformative work through the lens of Mary’s song, Elizabeth's prophetic recognition of Mary's blessedness, the role of the Holy Spirit in this encounter, Mary’s song of praise and worship as she acknowledged God’s favour, God's greatness, mercy, and faithfulness, and the contrast between the humble and the proud.
Possible applications: Cultivate a heart of worship, gratitude and praise to God for what he has done in Jesus; live with hopeful expectation just as Mary did; Mary's humility in accepting her role in God's plan serves as an example for us; embrace humility in your interactions with others, recognize that God often uses the humble and willing hearts for His purposes; just as Mary embraced her unique role, seek to discern and embrace God’s plan for you, trusting His guidance; reflect on God’s transformative work in your life, finding your hope and redemption in Jesus.
