December 24 Devotion - O' Holy Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gemjzIzsek

So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” ¹⁶ And they came with haste and found Maryam and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. ¹⁷ Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. ¹⁸ And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

 Luke 2:11-18

It seems to me that the first evangelists were not the disciples but the shepherds. True they did not have the story of salvation through the cross but they spread the news about the birth of the Saviour.

What can we learn from Maryam’s actions?

 

But Maryam kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.                         

Luke 2:19

 The learning is that we need to be still and ponder things asking God for guidance and clarity.

 

An Arabic Christmas Carol with English subtitles (Byzantine Hymn of the Nativity)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvjiVam2HO4

I invite you to repeat the following prayer for yourself:

Abba Father, thank You for Your abundant blessings. Lord, help me to see the star I should follow to fulfill your call for my life. Help me to make widely known about the salvation Jesus offers. Help me to be still in front of You and listen to Your voice and ponder like Maryam, the Mother of God, on Your words and to internalize them totally and fully. In this week of Your birth Jesus let every night be a holy night where You are reborn in our hearts, minds, souls and spirits. Amen.

Jesus loves you

In Him,
Wagdi Henein