Scripture For Today
For the Mighty One has done great things for me, holy is his name. - Luke 1:49 NIV
There are moments in life when the heart overflows with wonder, not because everything is perfect, but because God has shown Himself faithful. Luke 1:49 captures one of those moments. Mary, a young woman with no status, no power, and no guarantee of an easy future, pauses to recognize what God has done. Her words are not spoken from a place of comfort, but from a place of awe.
She calls God the Mighty One. Not because her circumstances suddenly became simple, but because she understood who was at work in her life. God had chosen her, not because she was the strongest or the most qualified, but because she was willing. In her humility, she saw the greatness of God more clearly.
The greatness of God often reveals itself in ordinary lives. Mary’s life did not look impressive by the world’s standards. Yet God stepped into her story and did something extraordinary. This tells us something powerful about how God works. He does not wait for perfection. He looks for faith. He looks for hearts that are open to His will.
Mary’s declaration reminds us that when God moves, it is always purposeful. The great things He does are not random. They are rooted in His holiness, His faithfulness, and His love. Even when we do not fully understand what He is doing, we can trust who He is.
There is comfort in knowing that the same Mighty One who worked in Mary’s life is still at work today. He sees you. He knows your story. He understands the quiet hopes you carry and the fears you rarely speak aloud. Nothing about your life is hidden from Him.
God’s greatness does not depend on your circumstances. It is not diminished by waiting, uncertainty, or struggle. Often, His greatest work happens beneath the surface, long before anything becomes visible. Mary carried a promise before she ever saw its fulfillment. She trusted God in the unseen.
Holiness is at the center of this verse. Mary does not focus on herself. She points everything back to God. Holy is His name. This is the posture of a heart that understands where true greatness comes from. When God does great things, the response is worship.
Worship is not limited to songs or spoken praise. It is a way of seeing. It is choosing to acknowledge God’s hand in your life even when the outcome is still unfolding. It is recognizing His faithfulness in the small moments as well as the life changing ones.
The Mighty One still does great things. He still lifts the humble, strengthens the weary, and fulfills His promises. Sometimes those great things look like provision. Sometimes they look like healing. Sometimes they look like quiet endurance that carries you through a difficult season.
Mary’s words invite you to pause and remember. Look back over your life. Notice where God has already been faithful. Remember the doors He opened, the strength He provided, the peace He gave when it did not make sense. These are the great things the Mighty One has done.
When you begin to see your life through this lens, gratitude grows. Hope deepens. Fear loses its grip. You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you know the One who holds it.
Three Practical Ways To Walk Out This Word Daily
1: Remember God’s Faithfulness
Take time each day to recall the ways God has already worked in your life. Psalm 77:11 encourages remembering the deeds of the Lord. Write them down or speak them aloud. Let remembrance build your trust for what He will do next.
2: Respond with Worship and Gratitude
Allow gratitude to shape your daily posture. Thank God not only for what He has done, but for who He is. Psalm 103:2 reminds us not to forget His benefits. Worship keeps your heart aligned with His holiness and goodness.
3: Trust God in the Unseen
Like Mary, learn to trust God before the promise is fulfilled. Proverbs 3:5 teaches us to trust the Lord with all our heart. Choose faith even when the outcome is unclear. God is still working, even when you cannot yet see it.
Closing Encouragement
The Mighty One has not stopped doing great things. His power is not limited by time, age, or circumstance. He is still active, still faithful, still holy.
Today, let your heart echo Mary’s words. Acknowledge the greatness of God in your life. Trust Him with what is ahead. Rest in the truth that the same God who worked in her story is writing yours.
Holy is His name, and His greatness is still unfolding in your life, one faithful step at a time.