Luke 2:19 “But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
What an outstanding verse for all of us to consider during the crazy, hurried days of the Christmas Season. Following the humble birth of Jesus (really Immanuel—God with us) and the exuberant visit of the astonished shepherds Mary had some time of calm to think about what had just happened. No doubt she meditated on the report the shepherds brought of the angel’s announcement to them. “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12 An insightful note from John MacArthur further helps us understand what Mary was pondering. “‘Christ’ is the Greek equivalent of ‘Messiah’ …’Lord’—The Greek word can mean ‘master’—but it is also the word used to translate the covenant name of God. Here (and in most of its NT occurrences), it is used in the latter sense, as a title of deity.” The long awaited Savior/Messiah had arrived and slept in the arms of Mary. So much to ponder!
How much are we “pondering” the amazing birth of God to our world? How much are we meditating on His perfect life and sacrificial death that paid the penalty for our sins? How much are we thinking about the truly awesome One who should be the center of our Christmas celebrations?