Mary Did You Know?

It's a couple of days before Christmas and a few days ago I saw a status update with the lyrics of the song "Mary Did You Know" which has sparked this post. This song is very powerful and has made me think a lot about the birth of Christ. After much thinking it has made me curious to what Mary thought when she saw Jesus for the first time. This baby that was miraculously placed into her body was the son of God and the one who would eventually save her and everyone else from eternal damnation to a life in Hell. I know what it was like to hold my niece for the first time just a few minutes after she was born. To see that perfect being with no worries in the world come into a place with many worries and hardship is a surreal feeling of love and hope for her life. Jesus on the other hand was a perfect being not just the day he was born but throughout his earthly life. Jesus also had the weight of the world on his back even on His first day on earth. Looking back at the song mentioned earlier, I think it would be hard to parent a child who is our own Savior. How would you discipline a kid who is the son of the most high? Could you even tell Him no? I know these questions are not answerable and are ultimately rhetorical but I only ask these to spark thoughts in your mind. I also ask these questions so you can give thought to the reason for this Christmas season and not just go through the motions again this year. There is a chance this could be my last post before Christmas and if so I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope all get to spend it with your love ones. I am happy and lucky enough to be around my whole family this year. I feel very blessed for this. Thank you all for reading and God Bless you throughout this Christmas season!!

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:11-14 NIV