Mary’s Song

As I did my Christmas’ reading, I noted how Mary “hurried” to visit her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39, NIV) after all the shocking events of Gabriel’s annunciation and how she said a bold “yes” to God after Gabriel confirmed God’s word at the first greeting between the two women. And, Elizabeth prophesied over Mary that caused her to respond by singing to God’s promise shown to her life. Truly, I saw how Mary was able to conceive and was to bear the newborn Christ – being the mother of our Lord that came true through the words of the angel (Luke 1:28, NIV). Indeed, God chose Mary to birth out Jesus Christ who was going to give eternal life & the redemption to all men as their Messiah being regenerated and sanctified by the Holy Spirit within her. Through this, Mary walked in fear the Lord where God’s elect has been spoken out from generation to generation; to the end of the world where we can be the partakers of His grace like how Mary declared, “From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation” (Luke 1:48b–50, NIV).

Hence, I sing an anthem of praise and promise from my heart to know that a Saviour has been born on this day. And, this encourages me to place the priority of God’s purpose in my life just as Mary did as I did my weekend’s reading.

What song will you be singing this Christmas today?

(Written by Jeremy Koh, 25th December 2021 – Christmas Day)

Profile Background:
Jeremy Koh is a disabled graduate from Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore – formerly known as Spastic Children Association (1987-1997). He graduated with Certificates in Microsoft Office Skills. Jeremy has worked in ServeHope Pte Ltd – Project Assistant/Email Marketing Consultant for 5 years (March 2008 – August 2013). And, Jeremy did a research work for the keyguard at (these)abilites Pte Ltd handling all KeyGuard Operations for 10 months in World United College South East Asia (Tampines Branch). He was Executive Assistant with Vision Strategy Storytelling (3 months, Aug to Oct 2017). Jeremy worked as GB Connector in GrowthBeans Team in Savior-Asia Consulting Pte Ltd (October 2018 to December 2019). Today, he continues to be in GB Youth Organizing Team/as a GB Youth Facilitator in YouthCorps Singapore, a former member of the Special Needs Cluster in YCS, and a Founder in the ground up initiative project called – Project Story for LIFE that serves the Special Needs Community at-large in society today.

Prayer Response to this featured article:
Jesus, ‘Lord, my soul glorifies you, ‘and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour’ (Luke 1:46b–47, NIV).