WHAT DO YOU PONDER?

 

Luke 2:19 - But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

What was it that Mary "treasured" up? All the events that took place surrounding the birth of her son, Jesus. All the words that were spoken concerning this event. She knew with her head that an angel sent from God had come to tell her that she had been picked to be the mother of Messiah. She knew that God was with her and had granted her great favor and grace to make this journey to Bethlehem. She clearly heard what the shepherds said when they told of what had happened to them. She knew these things.............with her mind. But for them to translated to her heart was an entirely different thing.

These events and words were more than memories now. They were intended to do more than give her a fuzzy warm feeling that would comfort her. They were now a part of her story that would define who she was as she moved into motherhood. All the experiences she endured became a foundation that helped her daily. 

I think we need to step back sometimes and take a look at what we have stored up as treasure in our own hearts. Are they just memories of feel good times, or do we treasure things that have weight and carry with them the promises of God? Do we stop from time to time to look at the treasure we are carrying? Letting it fuel us to move forward in life. I pity the person whose heart-treasure is filled with darkness, doubt, and accusation. Heart's so empty that when the person cries out in pain or for help all they hear is an echo. Why? Because what they treasure has no substance....only the memory of day's gone by.

I know that 2022 is fast approaching, so why not let it be the year we begin to seek out the things of God. Seek them out and fill our hearts with treasure that can be pondered over to give us the confidence and will to move forward under His will.

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mbb