[The Lord] seats [the poor] with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. 1 Samuel 2:8 (NIV) Three songs that are recorded in the Bible tell of God’s great reversal. Hannah rejoiced, liberated from her barrenness. Moses and Miriam led the singing when the Israelites escaped from Egypt (Exod. 15:20-21). Mary, the mother of Jesus, celebrated the deliverance her son would bring (Luke 1:46-55). From these songs, we can learn much about God’s nature and will for us. Hannah sang about God’s exalting the poor, whom we regard as helpless and unworthy of honor. We find new purpose as we learn to value people who are not considered important. Moses saw the great reversal in the way the Lord leads with love (Exod. 15:13). No longer was power found in brute strength, but in the love of God. We find new purpose in discovering that no good comes from violence and retaliation, but only from love. Mary described the great reversal in terms of God’s mercy (Luke 1: 50). God exalts the lowly, who recognize their need for God. Our purpose does not depend on our own power, but on the strength of a love that comes from the Lord and in community with one another.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 15:17:24 +0000
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