But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19 ESV)
Christmas Day and Love
Lots of love was found in Bethlehem Ephrathah that morning.
Joseph’s love was manifest in his adherence to his beloved (Matthew 1:19, 24)
Heaven’s love was sung by the angels. (Luke 2:13)
God’s peoples’ love was displayed by the shepherds. (Luke 2:20)
God’s love was proven in His sacrifice, His presence, and His promises fulfilled. (John 1:14)
Mary’s love was shown in her treasuring and pondering.
It would not surprise me to find out some day that the moment of Christ’s birth is the exact center of our historical timeline. Because the moment of Christ’s birth is the complete center of all of God’s loving work.
Here is love.
Take the love God grants us.