Leviticus 3:1-17; Psalm 102:1-28; Acts 26:1-18
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 2:18-19
Mary’s memory, affections and intellect were all involved in her appreciation of the Lord Jesus. When Mary heard the message from the shepherds, her memory was involved, “Mary kept all these things”. Her affections were involved. “Mary kept all these things…in her heart”. Her intellect was involved. “Mary…pondered them”. When we bring a message to the Lord’s people will it be remembered? Will it stir up our affection for the Lord Jesus and does it challenge our intellect? —Sid Halsband
O Lord, it is Thyself to meet, to this sweet feast we come;
Like Mary, resting at Thy feet, we learn of Thee alone. —B. Thompson