[fishtank]

For quite a while, I used to go to a daily Mass and the Magnificat was sung.

That phrase “I rejoice in God my Savior” was therefore buried deep in my memory.

For years, I could not even recognize it’s implications.

Only when I got saved by the Savior (by grace through faith), did the Holy Spirit reveal to me what that verse meant in regard to the person who spoke it.

All humans, even Mary, need a Savior.

All humans, especially me, need a Savior.

My current location is hidden with God in Christ. I stand before God, clothed in Christ’s righteousness. My salvation before Him is secure, guaranteed by the promises of Jesus Himself.

[Celtic Cross]

Now, I'm not implying that this condition affects you necessarily,

But doesn't it seem that someone who believes "I'm saved. My spot in heaven is reserved and guaranteed. I'm filled with Grace and I'm completely saved." would be very prone to pride? And smugness? And I'm-better-than-all-them-unsaved-folks-ness?