Mary, Did You Know?

Mary, Did You Know? Is the title to a song which was written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene. First, I must say Mark Lowry's music and stories gave my mind a new perspective about Christianity and God. This song is another example of his unique ability to paint a picture of thoughts and ideas concerning questions Mary must have been facing. Did she know what was going on? How did she feel when the angel spoke to her for the first time? If you are a fan of the Gaither Vocal Band or Bill Gaither's ministry you will probably be familiar with the song. Here are the lyrics.

Mary, did you know

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Would one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy
Has come to make you new,
This child that you delivered
Will soon deliver you?

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Would give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Would calm the storm with His hand?

Did you know that your baby boy
Has walked were angels trod
And when you've kissed the little baby
You've kissed the face of God?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear
The dead will live again,
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Was Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy
Would one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy
Was heaven's perfect Lamb
And this child you're holding
Is the great I Am?

A few thoughts about this song that have always amazed me. Mary kissed the face of GOD!!! Did she realize who she was kissing when Jesus was a baby? Sure, she knew He was special but did she know who He was? Did she know He would perform all those miracles? The thought that really gives me chills is about deliverance. She delivered Jesus like any woman delivers a child. Did she know she was delivering the deliverer? Did she know He was heaven's perfect Lamb? The challenge is to remember that Jesus Christ is the perfect Lamb. This is why He came. To be our deliverer. How can we help our children and those around us realize Christmas is more than gifts, food, and good times? How do you do it?