After Mary's encounter with Gabriel and visit with Elizabeth, she sings a song remembering what God has done for her. In the story of the wise men, we see how God saved the Holy Family from Herod so Jesus could save the world from sin. In Scrooge's story, he remembers the joy and warmth of his early years, as well as how—rather than turning to God when life was hard—he allowed life’s struggles to turn him into a bitter and selfish person. It’s important for us to remember how God has already saved and protected us in our past, so that we can heal from the wounds life has dealt us (including our self-inflicted wounds) and live out God's plan for our present and future.

Scripture - Luke 1:46–56; Matthew 2:1–14