My soul magnifies…

1. My soul magnifies…

2. My soul magnifies… And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, a remembrance of His mercy, As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever.” - Luke 1:46-55

3. My soul magnifies… • Blessings of faithful extend to next generations

4. My soul magnifies… • Blessings of faithful extend to next generations • He blesses those who are in need

5. My soul magnifies… • Blessings of faithful extend to next generations • He blesses those who are in need • He satisfies those who are hungry

6. My soul magnifies… • Blessings of faithful extend to next generations • He blesses those who are in need • He satisfies those who are hungry • He fulfills His word in us

7. My soul magnifies… “His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.” - Luke 2:48-50

8. My soul magnifies… • So, how’s that magnifying working for you?

9. My soul magnifies… • So, how’s that magnifying working for you? • Fear and anxiety • Did you not know… • Why did you not know…

10. My soul magnifies… • So, how’s that magnifying working for you? • Fear and anxiety • Did you not know… • Why did you not know… • Prayer lets us know

11. My soul magnifies… “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

12. My soul magnifies… “…This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.After this He went down to Capernaum, He, His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not stay there many days.” - John 2:1-12

13. My soul magnifies… • Mary knows what Jesus is able to do and ready to do

14. My soul magnifies… • Mary knows what Jesus is able to do and ready to do • She’s spent time finding out

15. My soul magnifies… • Mary knows what Jesus is able to do and ready to do • She’s spent time finding out • She is His strongest supporter and they know it

16. My soul magnifies… • Mary knows what Jesus is able to do and ready to do • She’s spent time finding out • She is His strongest supporter and they know it • But her role is about to change

17. My soul magnifies… “While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, He said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” -Matthew 12:46-50

18. My soul magnifies… • Dying to self • Humility

19. My soul magnifies… • Dying to self • Humility • Helping others die to self

20. My soul magnifies… • Dying to self • Humility • Helping others die to self • “Blessed are the peacemakers…”

21. My soul magnifies… • Dying to self • Humility • Helping others die to self • “Blessed are the peacemakers…” • “Blessed are you among women…”

22. My soul magnifies… “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.” - John 19:25-27

23. My soul magnifies… • It was at this point that Jesus realized He had accomplished all He was asked to

24. My soul magnifies… • It was at this point that Jesus realized He had accomplished all He was asked to • His honoring His mother finished the job

25. My soul magnifies… • It was at this point that Jesus realized He had accomplished all He was asked to • His honoring His mother finished the job • On the cross, Jesus fulfilled the 5th Commandment

26. My soul magnifies… • It was at this point that Jesus realized He had accomplished all He was asked to • His honoring His mother finished the job • On the cross, Jesus fulfilled the 5th Commandment • And Mary magnified the Lord • During the most excruciating moment of her life • Mary did not doubt or argue with God

27. My soul magnifies… • There are no perfect parents • In spite of Mary’s holiness, she was human

28. My soul magnifies… • There are no perfect parents • In spite of Mary’s holiness, she was human • Except for Jesus, there are no perfect children • And even He was a handful…

29. My soul magnifies… • There are no perfect parents • In spite of Mary’s holiness, she was human • Except for Jesus, there are no perfect children • And even He was a handful… • There are many types of parents and children • Pharoah’s daughter raised Moses • Paul and Timothy

30. My soul magnifies… • Mary’s desire to please the Lord provided the parent Jesus needed

31. My soul magnifies… • Mary’s desire to please the Lord provided the parent Jesus needed • John’s desire to please the Lord provided the “son” Mary needed

32. My soul magnifies… • Mary’s desire to please the Lord provided the parent Jesus needed • John’s desire to please the Lord provided the “son” Mary needed • When our desire is to please the Lord, all sorts of crazy, wild and exciting opportunities exist

33. My soul magnifies… • Role in life today • father, son • mother, daughter • step, spiritual, other, in-law

34. My soul magnifies… • Role in life today • father, son • mother, daughter • step, spiritual, other, in-law • If we are yielded to Him, then our circumstances are what He has for us at this moment

35. My soul magnifies… • Role in life today • father, son • mother, daughter • step, spiritual, other, in-law • If we are yielded to Him, then our circumstances are what He has for us at this moment • Can we see that?

36. My soul magnifies… • I do not magnify when I argue

37. My soul magnifies… • I do not magnify when I argue • I do not magnify when I condemn

38. My soul magnifies… • I do not magnify when I argue • I do not magnify when I condemn • I do not magnify when I am ungrateful

39. My soul magnifies… • I do not magnify when I argue • I do not magnify when I condemn • I do not magnify when I am ungrateful • I do not magnify when I am judgmental

40. My soul magnifies… • I do not magnify when I argue • I do not magnify when I condemn • I do not magnify when I am ungrateful • I do not magnify when I am judgmental • I do not magnify when I am selfish

41. My soul magnifies… Magnify: • to make great • to make conspicuous • to deem or declare great • to esteem highly, to extol, laud, celebrate • to get glory and praise

42. My soul magnifies… As I live my life - as parent or child, by birth or by relationship - I can magnify the Lord.

43. My soul magnifies… As I live my life - as parent or child, by birth or by relationship - I can magnify the Lord. Just as the moon reflects the glory of the sun, So our lives can reflect the glory of the SON.

44. My soul magnifies… • Blessings of faithful extend to next generations • He blesses those who are in need • He satisfies those who are hungry • He fulfills His word in us