How Much Did Mary Understand?
How much did Mary understand
The magnitude of what God had planned?
Could she even imagine how Jesus’ birth
Would make such an impact on the earth?
How much could Mary comprehend
The importance of the child God would send
As she humbly accepted what He had willed
So that God’s purpose might be fulfilled?
How much did Mary really know
As the baby within her began to grow?
Gabriel had told her she’d have a son
Who was also the Son of the most holy One.
How much did Mary feel even more
Than any mother had ever before?
Her heart surely overflowed with love
For this incredible gift from above.
How much do we now understand
The magnitude of what God had planned?
May we like Mary accept what God willed
That our Savior’s birth long ago has fulfilled.
Excerpt from Love & Light Christmas booklet
Free with purchase of any of my books, or buy on my website
© Connie Arnold, 2010
