Day 18: Luke 2:15-19

Luke 2: 15-19: When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” 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 treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

From the Cradle to the Cross

March 7th is a special day for me because it is the day my daughter was born (Happy Birthday, Kathy).

When Jesus was born and the shepherds had departed Luke 2 verse 19 tells us Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. What does it mean to ponder? The dictionary defines ponder as to think deeply about something.

Today we, as parents, keep the birth of a child in our hearts; but we also have photo albums, scrapbooks, and smart phones to keep a record.

Did Mary at the foot of the cross still ponder all the things of Jesus’ life in her heart? I like to think that she did. On this side of the cross we definitely know the price he paid. Let us then through the Lenten season ponder all our blessings because of his love and sacrifice.

Praise the Lord, He is Risen!

Thank You God for Your loving care of  families. May we show love to one another as You showed love to us through sending Your only son, Jesus, for us. Amen.

Contributed by Elaine