ADVENT REFLECTIONS ON SCRIPTURE
December 15
Luke 1:47–55
Mary proclaims her devotion to God and God’s liberationin her Magnificat. She’s carrying the very one who will
continue the work of liberation in the lives of the poor
and marginalized. Mary herself becomes a prophet, declaring God’s vision of a world where God has “brought
down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the
lowly…filled the hungry with good things, and sent the
rich away empty.” Mary turns toward God in faith and follows the path before her. She takes on the role of bringing
liberation to the world. Will we follow her example?
This week what role does God want you to play in the
liberation of the poor and marginalized in your local or
even global community? What steps might you take this
week to step out as a prophet for justice and liberation?
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