17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
- Luke 2:17-20
Three ways to respond at the end of Christmas.
Ponder - Reflect the meaning of the event and the gift.
17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
- Luke 2:17
Praise - Celebrate the gift.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
- Luke 2:20
Proclaim - Celebrate the giver.
17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
- Luke 2:17-18
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
- Isaiah 53:5-6