Because Mary was a momma too…
“…And a sword will pierce your very soul.” Luke 2:35 Pain that feels like a sword piercing her soul is not the kind of word a momma wants to be spoken over her. Especially a young mom (Mary was probably 12-14 years old) already caught up in a whirlwind that she didn’t understand. I mean, this was supposed to be Simeon’s blessing. Instead, it sounded like heartbreak. Verse 33 says, “Joseph and Mary were amazed…