Luke 2:15-19 ~ pondering

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Luke 2:15-19

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, 

the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem 

and see this thing that has happened,

 which the Lord has made known to us.” 

16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, 

and the Baby lying in a manger. 

17 And when they saw it,

 they made known the saying 

that had been told them concerning This Child.

18 And all who heard it 

wondered 

at what the shepherds told them.

19 But Mary treasured up all these things, 

pondering them 

in her heart.

Father God gives the work of mankind to believe. 

The most important aspect of Life to our Father God would be Salvation.

 And because mankind is so precious to Father God parenting is extremely important. 

Mother's Day Week is a great time to remember.

Father God creates all things. 

In the ten talents parable, the one pleasing to God believes in God's goodness and all attributes of God. All things work together for good for those who have decided to work for God and support His ideals. His purpose.

Clearly Mary is such a person. 

Gabriel, who stands in the Presence of God, explains. The Son of God is born. Shepherds explain the Kingdom of God Heavenly Host arrives. We will find the magnificence of God puzzles and overwhelms even Mary's sense of orderly every day logic.

Mary is found wanting to preserve Love, tangible Love... more than isolated explanations of unseen, yet glorious Purposes of God. Mary fails in parenting the Unique aspects of Jesus, being entangled in God given, genuine Love. God finds Mary's Mercy for Love - very forgivable and gives her a Hope and Future in her darkest hour.

The Gospels regarding Mary provide profound hope for puny mortals. 

God's Favor Shines on Mercy with Love and safety of Love - attempting to thwart God's Very Mission of Salvation for mankind.

Not something we would want to happen from our own actions. We can't help but feel supreme relief for the Mercy and understanding of our Father God.

When we wonder about John, James - the sons of Zebedee - working with their mother to ask Jesus if they could sit at His Right Hand in His Heavenly Kingdom. And we wonder who would sit at Jesus' right hand. Mary saved Jesus when Gabriel told her the Good News of Jesus Christ. Mary changed all of her life and saved Jesus when she and Joseph went to Egypt to avoid Herod's murderous intent. 

Mary created a seamless home in Nazareth upon their return. Mary encouraged Jesus to perform His first sign. And Mary went to Jesus in His Ministry, to try to save His Life, again. Mary stood with Jesus when few would stand with Jesus on Good Friday.  No one has worked harder to save Jesus Christ. Mary's only steadfast equipment was her faith God would help and send help.

It's very probable, the one who sits next to Jesus, is Mary. Chosen to be Mother of God.

Mary is a Shepherd in the Flock of Jesus. Probably, the type of Lamb Jesus would want sitting next to Him. Chosen to be the Mother of God. Chosen to see with her own eyes, The Messiah, Savior of the world.  

Mary, as God had promised, saw His Salvation. Prepared for all people. Jesus the Light to reveal His God to the Nations. Jesus is the Glory of your people Israel.

Abba, Father,

Thank You for Jesus Christ.

He is the Bread of Life.

Help us, we pray for Your Blessings,

Dwell in us

and those we love, earnestly pray for.

Help us to seek you first.

You are the Bread of Life,

Help us to have Your blessing to 

have hearts pleasing to You

and the aroma of Love

Encouragement

Mercy

Hope

with all

good diligence.

Thank You, Father,

for our many blessings.

Help us to chose Your Joy

and to

see with willing hearts and eyes,

to be Blessing Seekers and Appreciators.

Isaiah 40:26

Lift up your eyes on high and see: 

Who created these? 

He who brings out their host by number,

 calling them all by name, 

by the greatness of His might, 

and because He is strong in power

 not one is missing.

In Jesus Christ, we will finish well.

In Jesus Christ

Our Lord

Our Savior

Wonderful Jesus,

we find

Our Alleluia in You.

Amen.

 Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, Bless the Lord Jesus

Thank You Jesus