And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, because he has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and his name is holy. His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear him. He has done a mighty deed with his arm; he has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; he has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he spoke to our ancestors.
Luke 1:46‭-‬55 CSB

By the Holy Spirit, she pointed to God’s ever-present concern for the underprivileged, oppressed, and outcast, as had Hannah, a heartbroken, barren woman centuries before.

God had finally opened Hannah’s womb in answer to her pleading. She was finally delivered from the taunting jibes of those who were proud of the fact they had children, and she did not.

Hannah did not retaliate, but trusted God, and was honored before everyone when she not only had a son, but one who became a great prophet and judge of Israel, the prophet Samuel.

Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the Lord ; my horn is lifted up by the Lord . My mouth boasts over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no one holy like the Lord . There is no one besides you! And there is no rock like our God. Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogant words come out of your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and actions are weighed by him. The bows of the warriors are broken, but the feeble are clothed with strength. Those who are full hire themselves out for food, but those who are starving hunger no more. The woman who is childless gives birth to seven, but the woman with many sons pines away. The Lord brings death and gives life; he sends some down to Sheol, and he raises others up. The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; he humbles and he exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the trash heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord ’s; he has set the world on them. He guards the steps of his faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness, for a person does not prevail by his own strength. Those who oppose the Lord will be shattered; he will thunder in the heavens against them. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth. He will give power to his king; he will lift up the horn of his anointed.
1 Samuel 2:1‭-‬10 CSB

Perhaps Mary, though she was a virgin and not yearning for a child, had endured taunting of a different nature. At any rate, she now had the privilege of being elevated by God with this monumental honor. And the knowledge that God was sending the promised Messiah to help her people!

It reminds me of Psalm 23, which says,

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.
Psalms 23:1‭-‬6 CSB

When we walk with God, there is no end to the blessing He will bestow upon His faithful ones.