TAKE TIME TO PONDER
READ:
Luke 2:8-19
Mary kept all these
things
and pondered them in
her
heart. –Luke 2:19
Parents love to remember the developmental milestones of
their children. They will record in a baby book their little ones first roll
over, then crawl, and take their first steps.
Often they will take photographs and save baby clothing to bring back
the memories of those precious experiences.
According to Luke 2:19, Mary, the mother of
Jesus, kept a baby book of sorts-in her heart.
She treasured the promises that had been given about her Son and “pondered them.” The Greek word for “ponder” means “placing
together for comparison.” Mary had
heard of great things concerning her Son from angels and shepherds (1:32;
2:17-18). As His life unfolded,
she would compare those promises with how her Son acted to fulfill them.
Our faith will be strengthened and we will be encouraged
when we meditate on what the Scriptures say about God and compare it with the
way He works in our own lives (John 14:21). He is a God who answers prayer (1
John 5:14-15), comforts us in our suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3-4),
and provides for our needs (Philippians 4:19).
When we take time to ponder, we will see the faithfulness of
our great God. – Dennis Fisher
Pardon for sin and a
peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide,
Strength for today and
bright hope for tomorrow-
Blessings all mine,
with ten thousand beside! – Chisholm
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God gives by promise
that we may take by faith.
INSIGHT
In the Christmas story
of Luke 2, the shepherds take pat by both listening and speaking. In verses 10-16, they listen to (and obey)
the angels’ message. In verse 17, they
speak of all the things they have seen and heard.
Have a blessed evening.
God Our Creator’s Love Always
Unity & Peace
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