Luke 1:53 AMP

“He has filled the hungry with good things; And sent the rich away empty-handed.”

Given the contextual background of this verse as part of a prophetic word spoken by Mary during her visit to Elizabeth, it becomes a powerful declaration about Jesus' ministry. The prophetic inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit, who impregnated Mary with the life of Jesus. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is evident as both Mary and Elizabeth, carrying the promised John the Baptist, come together.

The verse makes two significant comparisons:

• Between two "different types" - those who hunger and those who are self-sufficient.
• The outcome of each type - the hungry shall be filled, and the rich will go away empty-handed.

The promise is that those who are spiritually hungry will be filled. While physical hunger is a natural occurrence, spiritual hunger requires our active involvement.

Spiritual hunger is generated by partaking in spiritual food. The verse asserts that those who act upon this hunger will be completely satisfied. This process of being filled creates a continuous cycle, as encountering the life of the Spirit fosters a deeper desire and hunger, leading to a closer relationship with Jesus.

In contrast, the rich or self-sufficient will not be filled but will go away empty. This implies being distanced from the One who can supply everything pertaining to life and godliness, highlighting a lack of close dependency.

This prophetic word declares that, even before Jesus' birth, He was destined to satisfy those who approach Him with hungry desires. He knows and fulfills the longing of our souls, but it necessitates our intentional approach to Him rather than relying on self-sufficiency. This declaration is not tentative; it is a statement of His purpose. So, with assurance, we come to our Redeemer Jesus, knowing that this promise predates His birth—to fill us to the extent of our hunger.