After all that Mary had gone through with the challenging, though amazing, circumstances surrounding the Virgin Birth, what she heard from the shepherds on the glory of the LORD and the good news proclaimed of her child, Christ the Savior, must have provided reassurance and encouragement.
I have found that treasuring truth and words of encouragement, and pondering them in my heart have often helped me to face the doubts, fears, and discouragements I experience in life. Frequently, when I look around, I sadly do see evidence of what God said in Isaiah 55:8 "'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the LORD." But, I will cling to the truths in Scripture and remember the encouragement of the godly; whether or not the rest of the world sees it.
One such truth worth treasuring and pondering is: "For her worth is far above jewels." (Prov 31:10b)
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