This week’s message from Luke 1:46-55 reminded us that Mary’s Magnificat is more than a song of praise—it is a declaration of hope and resistance in a weary world. Pastor Peter shared that joy does not wait for perfect circumstances; it shows up in the middle of hardship as a gift from God. Like Mary and Elizabeth, we are called to pause, notice God’s faithfulness, and rejoice even when life feels overwhelming. As Kate Bowler writes, “Joy doesn’t wait for…
This week’s message from Luke 1:46-55 reminded us that Mary’s Magnificat is more than a song of praise—it is a declaration of hope and resistance in a weary world. Pastor Peter shared that joy does not wait for perfect circumstances; it shows up in the middle of hardship as a gift from God. Like Mary and Elizabeth, we are called to pause, notice God’s faithfulness, and rejoice even when life feels overwhelming. As Kate Bowler writes, “Joy doesn’t wait for…