Is that it?

   The last section of Mary's Song is a part that shows to us that God is not done. His plan is not over. There is more, Israel has not been forgotten. If you may recall prior to this event of the Birth of Christ there was no communication from God for 400 years. During this time of silence many thought that God had forgotten about Israel or that God had given up on them. But now, after 400 years, God was speaking, and was using this young peasant girl to break the silence. It was a new beginning for everyone, and Israel was remembered and God was merciful to Israel.
   There are times in each of our lives when we think that God is done with us. Perhaps because of a great big storm that has overwhelmed us, and there seems like there is no way out. Or, we have greatly sinned, and the consequences are greater than we can handle, and forgiveness seems like a distant hope instead of a close reality.
   This passage can encourage us that for Israel it was 400 years before God communicated to them, this silence was brought on because of sin and idolatry. For us, we know God is with us as believers, always. And forgiveness is always close by. God is always ready to forgive and purify us. God does not forget about His dear children, both Israel and for those of us who have put our faith and our trust in Him for salvation.
   - Assistant Pastor Rick Mitton