Solid Joys Daily Devotional

Mary’s Magnificent God

Dec 2, 2025
Explore how true magnification of the Lord comes from humble spirits like Mary and Elizabeth. Hear about God's reversal of fortunes and His care for the lowly. Delve into how history can change through the faith of obscure women. Experience the beauty of lowliness and cheerful humility, urging listeners to embody these qualities. Ultimately, discover how overwhelmed, humble hearts can profoundly magnify God.
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The Magnificat's Central Message

  • The Magnificat proclaims God's mercy, strength, and reversal of the proud and mighty.
  • John Piper emphasizes the song's themes of exaltation of the humble and filling the hungry.
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God Moves Through The Lowly

  • Mary recognizes God is changing the course of human history through humble people.
  • John Piper highlights that God favors lowliness demonstrated by Mary and Elizabeth.
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Humility Enables True Praise

  • God delights in the faith and cheerful humility of Elizabeth and Mary.
  • Their lowly self-awareness enables their souls to truly magnify the Lord.
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