For a long time I have wondered what Mary must have been like. I can only imagine that she was a remarkable woman to be chosen to be Jesus’ mother. I have often wondered what it must have been like for her to hold this brand-new baby in her arms and feel this unconditional love all the while knowing what was in store for Him. How difficult it must have been for her to have all the desires that a new mom has for her new baby and be conflicted with what his mission was on the Earth.
Shall we gather emeralds? Shall we bring him gold?
Shall we shower diamonds, white-hard, bright-cold?
Shall we spangle jewels like stars above?
And Mary answers them saying:
Give him laughter, bring peace filled laughter. Offer him warm laughter and love.
The song goes on to talk about the gifts that cannot be bought that the Lord would need to be prepared for what was coming in his life:
Simplest of gifts, Gentlest of hearts
Kindness He’ll use as He leads
So give him these gifts, Hand Him your heart
Mary wanted all the world had to offer her baby and knew that He was going to need to be strong and blessed – that He would be compassionate, empathetic and loving. Like most mothers, she didn’t want things of the Earth for her new baby - she wanted Him to be loved, accepted and cherished but in her heart, she must have known that was not the way His life would be. I have a great admiration for Mary and the gift that she gave the world.
