Mary's treasure: our greatest gift

Luke 2:1–21; focused on 2:8-15

And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10–11)

Reflect

In our passage today, we find the shepherds, Mary, and Joseph, as unlikely participants in the most remarkable event in world history. They were God's chosen witnesses to a desperate world receiving its Saviour. The shepherds went quickly to see what the angel of the Lord had told them and then departed, telling others of the miracle of this birth. Mary faithfully endured shame and scorn while carrying the Christ child. Joseph trusted the angel's message to not be afraid to take Mary as his wife. They all realised the magnitude of Jesus's birth and its impact on humanity.

We are told that Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. Each of the people the Lord chose to witness the birth of Jesus, the Christ child, were filled with wonder and treasured what they had seen. The Word became flesh, and God's promises were fulfilled. Accepting God's gift of Christ gives us life everlasting. As we celebrate the risen Saviour, may we ponder and treasure all of God's promises in our hearts.

Let us pray

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that Christ needs to be treasured in our hearts and His good works to be pondered. Remind us that You still use unlikely people to do Your will. Help us to never lose the wonder of Christ's birth, and may we treasure that the gift of Christ is our salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.