“The Prophet Mary” – A United Church of Christ StillSpeaking Daily Devotional by The Rev. Kaji Douŝa

God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. – Luke 1:52 (NIV)

Mary has words. Strong words. Prophetic words. Because—do realize—this was a prophecy.

After Gabriel’s troubling visit, reflecting on what God has done with the announcement of this child she will bear, Mary has a vision.

But the road towards it will be perilous.

The ruler on the throne will persecute her family. He will force them out of the country.

In hot pursuit of Jesus, the king will round up all of the male children under 2 years old. He will massacre these innocent children. Babies.

No doubt the Prophet Mary saw the king’s potential to do such a horrific thing.

Prophets see into the future and proclaim God’s will.

Would that it doesn’t take millennia to realize it.

Prayer
Our soul magnifies you, O God. May we heed the words of the prophets of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The “StillSpeaking Daily Devotional” series is produced by The United Church of Christ.