Luke 2:16-20 - 16 They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger. 17 After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had seen and heard, which were just as they had been told.
Reflection: One of the best ways to enjoy a period of time or a certain circumstance is to just sit back and breath it all in. Look around, observe the people around you. Listen to them and the things moving around in the hustle and bustle. Embrace that moment, whether it’s a point of pure joy or just one of those crummy times in life. To completely accept where you are in the moment and meditate. I cannot imagine the excitement, uncertainty, stress, and faith Mary had in her life during the nine months leading up to Jesus' birth. The fact that Mary took a minute just to meditate on her thoughts and what was in her heart at that time can speak on many levels. I believe it was her way just to take in the moment.
Now, when Mary sat down to take in this moment, she quite literally got to do it while sitting there with the Son of God, her newborn baby. What an experience. I would dare say equally as cool as what we have as believers in Christ. We walk around every second of every day with the Spirit of God roaring inside. Sitting down, standing up, and running around while meditating on moments and what is in our heart will never look the same. As believers we get to embrace these moments in life, good or bad, knowing He is with us, living in us, and living through us. It can become easy to just take a breath, look around you, and embrace the moment when you know He is with you. In fact, taking that minute to meditate is all the better when you get to do it with the Spirit.
Cory Kennedy
Prayer: Dear Lord, I thank you for your Son that you sent to us. Living life would not be the same without living with Your Spirit inside me. Giving me the strength and comfort every second of my day. I enjoy the time I can focus on you and the blessing you have provided. I pray during the times I meditate and focus on You I get to learn more about Your vast love for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reflection: One of the best ways to enjoy a period of time or a certain circumstance is to just sit back and breath it all in. Look around, observe the people around you. Listen to them and the things moving around in the hustle and bustle. Embrace that moment, whether it’s a point of pure joy or just one of those crummy times in life. To completely accept where you are in the moment and meditate. I cannot imagine the excitement, uncertainty, stress, and faith Mary had in her life during the nine months leading up to Jesus' birth. The fact that Mary took a minute just to meditate on her thoughts and what was in her heart at that time can speak on many levels. I believe it was her way just to take in the moment.
Now, when Mary sat down to take in this moment, she quite literally got to do it while sitting there with the Son of God, her newborn baby. What an experience. I would dare say equally as cool as what we have as believers in Christ. We walk around every second of every day with the Spirit of God roaring inside. Sitting down, standing up, and running around while meditating on moments and what is in our heart will never look the same. As believers we get to embrace these moments in life, good or bad, knowing He is with us, living in us, and living through us. It can become easy to just take a breath, look around you, and embrace the moment when you know He is with you. In fact, taking that minute to meditate is all the better when you get to do it with the Spirit.
Cory Kennedy
Prayer: Dear Lord, I thank you for your Son that you sent to us. Living life would not be the same without living with Your Spirit inside me. Giving me the strength and comfort every second of my day. I enjoy the time I can focus on you and the blessing you have provided. I pray during the times I meditate and focus on You I get to learn more about Your vast love for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.