Magnifying the Lord

Yesterday, we left off with Elizabeth blessing Mary. After that powerful moment of confirmation, Mary breaks into one of the most famous hymns of praise in Scripture, often called the Magnificat (from the Latin word for "magnify").

This prayer of Mary’s, found in Luke 1:46-55 (KJV), is not just a polite thank-you note to God; it’s a radical, prophetic song of worship that reveals a deep, Old Testament-rooted faith. She starts with this simple, powerful declaration: "And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord."

What does it mean to "magnify" the Lord?