Good Morning!Our Scripture reading for today is Luke, chapter 2. Lots of activity in this chapter. Jesus being born, shepherds and angels popping in everywhere, temple prophets recognizing the baby as the Son of God, and the boy Jesus teaching the teachers! Like I said--LOTS of activity! But the verse that spoke the most to me today is a quiet verse. A private one. A quiet thought.
Scripture:
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19
Observation:
So many things had happened in Mary's young life. New events come quickly for most people in their teen years--growing up, leaving home, new jobs, marriage, etc. But Mary had a few "extras" thrown on top of her already changing life. Things like angel visits, a miracle baby, and worshiping shepherds. Yet at the same time she would have had other things happen that would make these new changes a burden. Neighbors gossiping behind your back. People who did not believe the miracle baby you had been entrusted with. Even Joseph did not believe her at first, and who could blame him?
But as things affirmed what God was asking her to do, Mary remembered. She took courage. She strengthened her resolve. She vowed to raise this child that God had sent in the best way she could. She knew she would teach Him about His heavenly Father.
Application:
What things has God asked us to do? Our children may not be the Savior of the world, but they are still miracles created by God. Are we raising them for Him? Do we have grandchildren we can help guide to their heavenly Father? Can we speak a word of encouragement to those we work with? Are we storing up in our hearts the promises God has made to us?
Prayer:
Dear Father--Help us to see clearly Your direction and promises for our lives. Help me to store these up--to remember them, to treasure them.
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