Listen

They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told.

Luke 2:16-20

Think

God’s promises are true. “But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 NRSV

As a mother, it is hard not to think of all the agony, pain, and exhaustion that young Mary has endured in these past few months. Her body is vulnerable and tender. She is both overwhelmed and filled with hope. She’s had to hide and travel long distances to be where she is now. She is scared and full of joy. After all, she just birthed the long-awaited Messiah.

Yet, among all the things happening around her, like a crying newborn and visiting shepherds full of awe and excitement, she reflects on the promises God has made and the call that God placed in her life. She demonstrates the importance of reflection and meditation on God’s working in our lives as we allow God’s presence to deeply impact and shape us.

Marcia Quintanilla

Question to Ponder:

What are the promises of God that you treasure and ponder in your heart?

Pray

God who walks with me at all times,

in the chaos of many things happening at the same time,

help me to dedicate time for reflection and meditation to treasure your promises.

Amen.

Go

Glory to the light of the world

Glory to the light of the world

For all who wait

For all who hunger

For all who’ve prayed

For all who wonder

Behold your King

Behold Messiah

Emmanuel, Emmanuel

“Light of the World” by Lauren Daigle