Things To Be Mindful of During The Christmas Season...

Luke 1:46-55 (NIV)

Mary's Song
46And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord
47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
50His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
53He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
54He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
55to Abraham and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers."

This was one of the first major passages that I remember after becoming a Christian. It has always been intriguing to me. Knowing all that we do about Mary's age, position in life, and everything. It's interesting all of the little details, and even more so Mary's attitude. I don't know that I'd be so willing to serve God in this manner. There have been many things that God has asked me to do, and I struggled to be obeident-even at time down right refused. What God has asked me to do in the past is in no way on the same scale as this. How humbling is that?

One random thought that popped into my mind, last Sunday I believe...Mary and Joseph were like cousins. They were both a part of David's lineage. I don't know if I'd heard that before, but it definantly sunk in last Sunday. God sealed up any question of Jesus' royal lineage here on earth. The details God pay attention to blows my mind so often. I can only imagine how much heaven is going to blow my mind!