According
to Luke 2:19, Mary, the mother of Jesus, kept a baby book of sorts—in her
heart. She treasured the promises that had been given about her Son and
“pondered them.” The Greek word for “ponder” means “placing together for
comparison.” Mary had heard of great things concerning her Son from angels and
shepherds (1:32; 2:17-18). As His life unfolded, she would compare those
promises with how her Son acted to fulfill them.
Our faith
will be strengthened and we will be encouraged when we meditate on what the
Scriptures say about God and compare it with the way He works in our own lives
(John 14:21). He is a God who answers prayer (1 John 5:14-15), comforts us in
our suffering (2 Cor. 1:3-4), and provides for our needs (Phil. 4:19).
When we
take time to ponder, we will see the faithfulness of our great God.
God gives
by promise that we may take by faith. (RBC)
