"When Christmas Isn't Christmas"

Our scripture today is from Luke chapter 1, verses 51b-53 from the Common English Bible.

51b He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations. 52 He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones and lifted up the lowly. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. 

Leader: This is the word of God for a people of God.

All: Thanks be to God.