Day 93..."Deuteronomy...Lofty Vision...The Story of the Birth of Jesus"

Deuteronomy opens with themes we left in Numbers. There is anticipation to inherit Canaan... a lack of trust in God...and some faithful like Joshua. There is the lofty opening that unites a grander vision for Israel..."The Lord your God has multiplied you, and behold, you are today as numerous as the stars of heaven. May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you, as he has promised you!" The 93rd Psalm agrees with the lofty vision..."The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty;the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting." Luke's account of Jesus' birth is riveting! How eloquent Luke writes. Is there any other Scripture so inspiring? Is there any passage with such good news! Such joy! Such hope! Mary ponders all in her heart. So should we!