By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Luke 2:19, 51 “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart…Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.” – NIV
Alot had happened and was spoken surrounding baby Jesus. The angel had told Mary and Joseph about the His conception and birth. When He was born, God breaks the news to the shepherds taking care of sheep in the night through a large multitude of angels. At the temple while dedicating the child to God, the old man Simeon spoke very prophetically about Him. Prophet Anna too spoke out. The parents saw the young boy reason very maturely at the temple.
In all these situations, the Bible says Mary treasured up these things and pondered over them in her heart. She couldn’t humanly comprehend them all, and the best was to treasure them in her heart. There are things that God, in His wisdom and knowledge, does or allows in our lives. They are part of His bigger plan for us. As they unfold, we may not yet understand what is happening and what the outcome may be. As Mary did, it is best to be still and keep them in your heart as you watch what God is doing.
As this happens, remember whatever promises and prophecies God made to you. Allow God manifest them as He fulfills what He purposed for you. They may appear strange and unique, out of the norm as it happened to Moses in the burning bush, the angel to Samson’s parents, to the apostles in the miraculous fish catch or some divine encounter several people experienced. Don’t be quick to reject what is uncommon and appearing strange unless you clearly discern it is demonic. It is well. God is in charge. He will bring it to pass for His glory.
Genesis 24:21 “Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful.”
Shalom children of God.