( The following are some slightly Harder core thoughts on this prophecy)
( whether You agree or disagree would seem to be of little consequence, whether You have Peace in Your Heart or malice toward Your Fellow Man may be of the Utmost urgency) (Luke 1:41-50) (New International Version) 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,
1). If we believe, at all, in Charismatic Prayer we must confess that, THIS UTTERANCE of Mary’s was one of the FIRST CHRISTIAN charismatic Prophecies recorded in the bible. In that, it was quite obviously initiated by the Holy Spirit, (or at least the Lady standing in front of Mary had just, most assuredly, been “filled” with the Holy Spirit and Scripture would seem to insinuate that this “filling” took place by “Mary’s Voice” being the conduit through which it happened) so me thinks it is very safe to say that there was no lying going on that day.
1a). And (as Scripture and Tradition has showed us) it did Bear Fruit. Firstly in fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies of The Virgin conceiving and giving birth to The Savior. Secondly the Scripture itself being recited – meditated upon – contemplated – prayed etc. – time and time again and has itself become a Traditional Prayer.
2). At the time of this utterance, Mary was a virtuous young Jewish Woman. And the Tree which was about to bear The Perfect Fruit.
3). More then likely Mary new nothing or little about “Christianity” at the time. (or only those inklings given to her by THE HOLY SPIRIT that was responsible for her pregnancy ) and may well be some of those things that the Holy Bible, numerous times, tells us that she is “pondering” about in her heart..
4). WHO are the “ALL GENERATIONS” REFERRED TO by Mary ?
4a). WE certainly wouldn’t expect the generations of our Jewish Brother and Sisters: Who are still in wait for the Messiah, to “Call Mary Blessed” other then to have been “blest” with having been a member of the House of David and following the Jewish Faith and Laws as she did.
4b). WE couldn’t expect our Muslim or Islamic Brothers and Sisters , who (me thinks) all follow Inspired Writings of our same Heavenly Father. but do not believe the same revelations from within our Old or New Testament as we do, so (under normal circumstances) wouldn’t be expected to call her Blessed.
4c). As well as it may be a little far fetched to expect any of our Buddhist or Hindu or Agnostic or Atheist Brothers and Sisters, or any of Gods other children that follow other teachings and or offer worship to other gods, to call Mary Mother of Jesus “Blessed”. Which is what leads me to the conclusion that these “generations”, spoken of, are the “generations’ of Christians, and should be those, that “Hold to to the Testimony of Jesus“
THEREFORE:
a). If we call ourselves Christians and yet have a disliking to calling Mary Mother of the Messiah Blessed among women and or have malice in our hearts toward other Christians that do attempt to honor Our Lords choice in THE Earthly Mother by these utterances ( Prayers ), . JUST WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIANS DOES THAT MAKE US ?
b). OR WORSE YET we call Mary Mother of Jesus “Blessed” yet still have malice in our hearts, instead of His compassion and understanding, toward anyone that doesn’t do the same ..JUST WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIANS DOES THAT MAKE US ?
About the only thing left would be to hope and pray that the Triune God will find humor in our stupidity…and possibly He can find a spot for us within the celestial court as a jester.
c). OR EVEN WORSE YET…. being the Holy Spirit made the declaration (via Elizabeth) that Mary is Blessed. And Mary then prophesied either in the presence of the same Holy Spirit, or by His causing…(Seriously, does it matter which choice we care to make?) and our pride causes us to speak or act in either of the fashions mentioned above in (a) or (b) ….A very serious question arises…..Does that constitute the sin of all sins, spoken of by Jesus Himself,. (Matthew 12: 30-32) and (Matthew 12: 36-37), when He cautions us to, be very cautious as to what you say about Trees and their Fruit???
c1). Because speaking or acting as such would certainly seem to be the fruit of a stubborn pride, which is the type of pride, that uses a false humility to hide behind. And as long as that type of pride exists it refuses to be confessed. Thereby cannot be forgiven….
c2). IF this stern warning in (Matthew 12: 30-32) would happen to be a reference to the physical activities of the Holy Spirit where the incarnation of the Savior is concerned, it certainly would show the extent to which Our Savior (like any perfect son) is willing to defend His Mother.
This old man isa “homespun” theologian and my best suggestion is:
1) Trust in Jesus to be your personal Savior….
2) Pray for the guidance of His Holy Spirit in all you do. (Read, Recite and Meditate on the The Words within The Holy Bible)..
3) Carry out the inklings He gives you. Starting with no malice toward others and if possible with His Love… and continue in that guided Spirit until which time He decides you are ready for the transformation from this life of time to your LIFE OF ETERNITY. (for with HIM all things are possible)