Mariam experienced disapproval from others when she laughed and enjoyed herself.
Rabbi Jesus told her, "I don't begrudge you a few moments of happiness. Why should they?"
Life was meant to be enjoyed. Yes, there are tears and difficulties. But oh, so much beauty in this world of ours.
"Take your leave honourably."
Gavin Pryce Lewis. Ditch the cocoon. 2003. Page 77
As a perfect disciple, Mary heard the Word of God and kept it.
The Son of God took a human nature from her.
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"The power of a tradition is one of the greatest things in life. We belong to a country, a school, a family, a Church. What we do affects that to which we belong. We cannot lightly betray the traditions into which we have entered."
William Barclay
Barclay, William. The Daily Study Bible. Gospel of Matthew, Vol 1; CH 1 - 10. Revised Edition. 1981. St Andrew Press: Scotland. p 231
We cannot fail but be deeply impressed by the honesty of Jesus.
He promises a cross; we get it.
Jesus offers us hardship, at times death.
And in the midst of this, in His service we win honour.
"God takes things away from us for
His own good reasons.
Our task is to seek the purpose."
Lark Rise to Candleford. Season 4, Episode 2
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"I accepted the situation; which is the key to life." Bill O' Reilly
The Bill O' Reilly Interview
Tucker Carlson Ep. 26
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