Pondering in our Hearts?

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:11-19

I find that the Mother of our Lord took time to keep all these things and ponder them in her heart. I believe this verse in the Bible gets overlooked. Have you ever wondered what it means to ponder? One source says, "reflect deeply on a subject". When we reflect deeply on a subject how do we respond? For me, I become quiet. I wonder if that is what Mary did. I believe there is a settling, and maybe even an unrest in our spirit, as we wrestle with the questions we have about Faith and how God has chosen each of us to serve Him with our whole heart. Think about what Mary must have felt in Luke 2 just after all of this has come to light, that she has given birth to the Son of God.

In our own lives today, what is it that God has promised you, or spoken to you, through HIS Holy Word that you are pondering? If you are looking for something, just ask Him for there are plenty of things that You can deeply reflect on that will lead you to Life and Life more Abundant. As I ponder right now, my heart cries for those that will seek Him deeply. The saying is still true, "Wise Men Still Seek Him"

Blessings from Florida,
Todd