KEY PASSAGES
45 You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. 50 He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. 51 His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. 52 He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. 54 He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. 55 For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever.”
– LUKE 1:45-55
- PERSONAL PRAISE OF POSSIBILITY
46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.
– LUKE 1:46
SOUL = the seat of the feelings, desires, affections
20 Yet he (ABRAHAM) did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
– ROMANS 4:20-21
- PUBLIC PRAISE OF POSSIBILITY
1 Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
– PSALM 103:1-2
3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. 4 Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them.
– PSALM 22:3
9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
– 1 PETER 2:9
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVATION:
IT’S NOT BUSINESS IT’S PERSONAL
READ: LUKE 1: 45-55
- PERSONAL PRAISE OF POSSIBILITY
READ – ROMANS 4:20-21
ASK: Do you believe God is mighty enough to do what seems impossible like He has always done?
- PUBLIC PRAISE OF POSSIBILITY
READ – PSALM 103:1-2; PSALM 22:3-4; 1 PETER 2:9
ASK: What ways is my trust and belief in God’s mighty ability to do the impossible showing itself publicly?
PRAY: Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to impact my life personally. Thank you for being mighty and faithful to doing mighty things. Please increase the praise of your greatness to the point of overflowing! Amen!