The concluding episode in our series, ‘An Advent Celebration,’ answers an interesting question, are we more blessed than Mary? Is it possible that you and I might be even more blessed than Mary, the mother of Jesus? Is this what scripture is telling us? In Luke 11:28, Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
There is no greater blessing than hearing the word that Jesus spoke, and taking it to heart, and living out those principles. The greatest source of satisfaction came to us on Christmas day, but it only remains a concept until we internalize his word and allow him to teach us how to live. At that point in time, you’ll begin to know what satisfaction truly is.