Today’s Reading: Luke 2:1-20
Today’s Verse: But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 KJV
There will always be a time when we should meditate and think deeply about some things.
As believers, it is often upon the Scriptures or other things of God.
When we combine it with prayer, thinking about the things of God may bring revelation and understanding.
The practice of giving may be one thing.
We all have the ability to help a neighbor or someone in need.
The practice of giving began on the first Christmas when Jesus was born.
In the story, everyone had something to give.
Mary submitted to God’s plan. Giving her body to be the first home of the Savior (Luke 1:30-38 KJV). She even surrendered her good reputation to fulfill the calling of God on her life.
Joseph offered his love and protection to Mary and the child who was not his own (Matthew 1:18-25 KJV).
An angel announced the coming birth of the Messiah to some lowly shepherds watching their flocks at night.
A heavenly host of angels offered praise and glory to God.
The shepherds shared their first personal testimony regarding the Messiah (Luke 1:18-20 KJV).
The wise men gave up the comfort of their homes to seek the newborn King and give Him gifts worthy of royalty (Matthew 2:1-11 KJV).
For many, these gifts may seem to be related only to the first Christmas.
But they each have great meaning for us today.
As believers, we each have a call on our lives.
To give of ourselves to the Lord.
To give ourselves to one another in similar ways.
Think about the gifts you could give to Christ today.
It might be a need to submit to His will in a difficult area of your life.
There will always be someone to share His gift of protection.
And how about the gifts to those around you?
There may be someone who need your protection, love, or time.
They may need to hear the good news of salvation in Christ.
We are not out of the way of Divine visits.
We have an honest calling in our lives.
We must be obedient to the Word of God.
Each day is a time for giving.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Savior, we know Mary carefully observed and thought upon all that was happening around her. She did it before and after Your birth. Her holy affections grew the more she heard a Word from You. Let us be delivered from errors in judgment and practice. Unto us You were born. Our Saviour. Jesus Christ the Lord. Let us fully look at the things in our hearts. Understanding more each day what Your gift of live brought. This should be glad tidings to all. May we submit to Your will and Your ways. Spreading the good news of the salvation You can bring to our lives.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen