Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Just a few more days ‘til Christmas…so let’s savor the moments of JOY!
Soon after baby Jesus was born, the scriptures tell us that the shepherds came to see him. They were thrilled over what the Lord had revealed to them. Luke 2:18 tell us that “all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
As we focus on those words describing Mary’s reaction to this miracle of God, we will find another serving of JOY! Mary “treasured up all these things”…..To me that means that she savored every moment of what had happened and went over it in her heart and mind time and time again. She didn’t understand every detail of God’s plan, but she knew she was His instrument and was willing to do whatever she was called to do. The fact that she was chosen by God was certainly something for her to “treasure”.
What does it mean when the scripture says she “pondered (these things) in her heart” ? Do you ever ponder? That means to “reflect deeply on a subject”. We ponder things that are important to us and close to our heart, don’t we?
Imagine Mary gazing with love at the baby Jesus, reflecting on what His life would bring…pondering how she could nurture and care for this Christ-child the way God would have her to. Her thoughts must have been overflowing with thanksgiving and love…and JOY.
As we prepare our hearts for the upcoming Christmas day, let’s ponder the awesome love of God! JESUS is the reason for Christmas JOY!
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