praise that rejoiced in having little

Have you ever found yourself part of an awkward team up? Perhaps you’ve had to work on a project with your boss. Or trained in a new skill alongside a professional. On paper, prayer could have a similarly awkward dynamic. After all, in prayer the mightiest teams up with the tiniest. Yet our experience of working with God is joyful, not uncomfortable. One penniless teenage girl knew this first hand. Mary had nothing to offer the Lord—nothing but love and willingness. “He has been mindful of the humble state of his servant,” she sang, rejoicing before the Lord after an angel announced she would give birth to the Messiah.

Mary became a fellow worker with God because of all He could do, not because of all she could offer. Her joy came from recognising both her own humility and His awesomeness. “He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble,” she sang.

Like Mary, we can all help bring Jesus into the world when we team up with God in prayer. Our weakness is no issue at all. Come and humbly rejoice in His power and let Him perform mighty works in your life too.

PRAYER: Luke 18:13

ANSWER: Luke 18:14