This is a separate issue from what we just discussed. The angel Gabriel tells Mary she is blessed among women. The whole Church (that is, the Church before the Great Schism, not to mention Protestantism) agreed she is truly unique among humans. Romans go further and say she was immaculately conceived. This appears to strain the doctrine too far, but that she would have to be free from any sin at all seems necessary for her to bear the Son of God. Even Elijah and Elisha were not free from sin and they come perhaps closest to perfection in human life as can be accomplished without divine help.
So, it seems logically necessary that she be more blessed than any other human.
As far as bearing our Lord, I would say yes. But that is as far as it goes.
So, it seems logically necessary that she be more blessed than any other human.
Do you think that Mary is more blessed than you? Look carefully at that statement and in it is reflected a certain remorse. Can you look at what God has done for your life and say that you are just as blessed as Mary?
God used Mary to accomplish a purpose in His plan, but that is all. But as far as being blessed by God so are we all. God shows no partiality and each believer has a role to play. That is not to say that we should think of ourselves more highly than others. To be sure some of these roles are great while most are small. Some of these roles led to great honor while others led to suffering, persecution, and death. But God is acting out His will in each one of us to accomplish His plan. In the end, as Mary stated, we are all in need of a Savior.
“So, it seems logically necessary that she be more blessed than any other human.”
Luk 11:27-28 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. (28) But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Mat 12:47-50 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. (48) But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? (49) And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! (50) For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
It seems logical to conclude that whatever blessedness enjoyed by Mary, it was greater in faith than in childbirth. “Whosoever shall do the will of My Father... the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”