April 22

"The life of Christ was marked with respect and love for His mother. Mary believed in her heart that the holy child born of her was the long-promised Messiah, yet she dared not express her faith. Throughout His life on earth she was a partaker in His sufferings. She witnessed with sorrow the trials brought upon Him in His childhood and youth. By her vindication of what she knew to be right in His conduct, she herself was brought into trying positions. She looked upon the associations of the home, and the mother's tender watch-care over her children, as of vital importance in the formation of character. The sons and daughters of Joseph knew this, and by appealing to her anxiety, they tried to correct the practices of Jesus according to their standard."

          Desire of Ages, page 91 from the chapter, 'Days of Conflict'

     What a mother! When Doctor Luke set out to write his gospel he went to all of the best sources. I am sure that one of those sources was a rather old lady by the name of – Mary. She remembered all of the events of her son’s life from the wonderful song she created before the birth of her son down to her son’s commission to John to care for His mother at the cross.

     Mary would also remember the actions of Joseph’s sons described above.

     Bryn came up with this video by Lisa Daggs and her daughter Faith Charette  – ‘You are my ministry’. Bryn and I did not discuss what video to choose, perhaps God had a word in Bryn’s ear? The video is very touching. There may be tears. You will enjoy this, click on the picture to listen.