And it's like the dam bursts - song floods over the banks where before there was contained hesitation and uncertainty. Mary takes the song of Hannah and remoulds it to fit her own life. I'd like you to see and understand the process that's at work here, my friends. Three elements give her new joy, courage, and stability. Three - which ought to come as no surprise to you contractors and engineering types.
Tripods never wobble.
They are the three elements that can give security and stability to your life and mine, too. We have the very presence of God in our lives through the Holy Spirit dwelling in our heart. We have the setting in which we find ourselves today - other believers, from whom we can find acceptance and loving, supportive encouragement. The tripod of the believer's life. Mary experiences it.