Mary Did You Know

Several years ago Michael English wrote and recorded Mary Did You Know. It was not released at Christmas nor was it meant to be a Christmas song, but over the years it has become a Christmas favorite. It explores the question of just how much Mary knew about who Jesus was and the enormity of what He would do.

I don’t think Mary had complete knowledge of Jesus. I don’t think any of us really understand all the possibilities that a relationship with Him means. Nor do we understand the enormity and life long impact of what we do.

Michael English won numerous Dove awards. Just days after one of the award presentations it was discovered that he fathered a child for a woman to whom He was not married. The scandal seemed to ruin His career. His marriage ended in divorce and he was not heard of for several years. The scandal had enormous impact in the Christian community, shaking the faith of many.  After several years of repentance He  re-emerged as a force in Christian music, remarried and started his life over.

We don’t alway know the impact of the good, and the bad, we do. We need an appreciation of how our lives are like pebbles tossed in a calm lake, creating ripples that move outward endlessly. 

Drop some pebbles of blessing this Christmas. Know that as much as you may know Jesus, you don’t know the enormity of who He is and what He does. Know, too that you also have a great and long lasting impact on the world in which you live.

Merry Christmas.

Be blessed and be a blessing.

Nick