The Mighty One has Done Great Things for Me, December 23 Worship

In one of his Christmas sermons, Martin Luther reminds us that Mary, the mother of Jesus “was flesh and blood. She was not made of stone.” Mary’s part in the Christmas story helps each of us to wrap our minds around what it means to have God enter our world. A young woman’s life is completely changed when the angel Gabriel tells her that she will give birth to the world’s savior. How would you respond, “But I had other plans”? Instead Mary sings, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!” Like Mary we meet God with open wonder at the miracle of His Glory among us.