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Day 21 - Treasure the Moments
Luke 2:16-19
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The
shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they
had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Mary
knew this was the most meaningful event in her life. She probably also
had a good sense that it was the most important moment in Israel's
history. Young women would long to be the one who gave birth to the
Messiah, and now she experienced that privilege. She heard from the
shepherds how angels danced and rejoiced in the sky. All these
incredible events were a once-in-a-lifetime event, and Mary lived in
the moment. She pondered. She reflected. She treasured. I hope that you
take time this season to stop, and ponder, and treasure the gifts that
God gives. I hope you realize that each breath we breathe is a gift,
and that God has placed us in this very moment of history to do
something great for Him. Live in the moment God has given you. Treasure
it and ponder it. Reflect on His grace and kindness. Listen for His
voice as He speaks His will in your life. Don't look far ahead, or
dwell in the past. God is giving you today, and that may be all you
have. Treasure it.
(Sorry for the lateness of the post - the snow is still causing schedule disruptions! Hope it is still a blessing to you...)
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Advent Blogby
We hope this series of readings and comments will help you prepare your mind and heart this advent season.
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