What does my heart treasure?

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

Whenever I read this verse I picture a woman full of grace and peace as she soaks up all that is happening around her.  I imagine an “ out-of-body” type of experience where you here and see it all, but it takes you a moment to truly grasps it’s meaning. 

I could not imagine being Mary. Young, unwed, talked about, most likely judged in ignorance, but yet steady and steadfast as she commits to the Lord’s will.  With grace and humility she becomes the blessed one; the mother of our Lord and Savior.  What an awesome responsibility, what a privilege.

Yet, we don’t find Mary boasting as praises and adoration are being heaped upon her child.  We don’t find her with a “how do you like me now” attitude.  No, we see her quiet and still soaking it all on it.  We find her reflecting on what it really all means.  She may be pondering on what it means to have the Savior born.  Or what it means for Him to be King. Mary is taking it all in and treasuring it all in her heart.

Her quietness encourages me to take the time to just sit and be still.  To ponder the goodness of the Lord that I witness and benefit from everyday. It encourages me daily reflect on what it means in my life to have Jesus as my Savior and my King.  It keeps life in perspective and directs me to place my heart on things that are eternal and store up treasures that will get me through the tough days.  I don’t have to boast.  I don’t have to say look at me now.  I can just be still and know that He is God.  I can praise Him and fill my heart with gratitude for His faithfulness and mercy towards me.  

Lord, as I celebrate your birth and your gift to me and this world may I take the time to reflect upon those things that matter.  The blessing of love, family, and fellowship with mankind.  May I treasure the gift of peace and reconciliation that You have give to all men.  May I treasure You above all else.  In Jesus name. Amen