December 25, 2020

But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. – Luke 2:19

Advent Lighting – Light the Christ Candle

Merry Christmas!

I hope this day meets you with light and love. On this great day of celebration, I share one of my favorite verse from the Christmas story. In the midst of the spectacle that is the Angels singing, and the shepherds visiting the place where Jesus lay, we have this small verse that I think very much speaks to us on this Christmas morning.

Mary treasured all that was said and pondered it in her heart. Mary knew before she ever became pregnant what the angel Gabriel has said about this child she would bring into the world. Yet in the quiet after the visitors had left, hearing their story she cherishes what she has heard.

I wonder what things we will cherish this year? I know it may seem hard, we may not be with those whom we would usually celebrate. Yet, at the same time it is a perfect year to reflect on what is most important – the love of Christ. A love that connects us with family and friends, and makes those whom we love worth treasuring in our hearts.

Grace & Peace,
Sam