TAKE TIME TO PONDER

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