Longing for the Priceless Gift
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:19 NIV
That first Christmas, in Bethlehem, long ago, an angel of the Lord came to shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
On a silent night, a holy night, on a midnight clear: Christ was born!
Then the holy silence was interrupted by the appearance of the angel of the Lord. The glory of the Lord shone around the shepherds.
Then the Lord's angel announced, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good tidings of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
They went to Bethlehem to see the miracle for themselves.
They found Joseph and Mary, and the babe, Jesus, lying in a manger, just as the angel had told them.
After they had seen the Christ child, they went and spread the word about Him. All who heard it were amazed!
Back at the manger, a young mother, Mary, just treasured her Child, the Savior of the world, the baby Jesus. She marveled at the shepherds' visit and treasured the priceless Gift that she and all of us had been given that night.
That silent, holy, wondrous night.
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