Mary Did You Know

I found myself with something of an idea a few days back, and I wanted to share it, send it out, spread it abroad to all and any who may read these words of mine - today or in a day yet to come.  Some might argue it's not wise to share ideas of brilliance, as they can be mocked, they can be used, they be claimed by others as their own in this unscrupulous world.  Others might laugh with derision at my assertion "brilliance', viewing such a moniker as lacking in humility, and thus any virtue requiring notice.

Perhaps. 

There is a certain case to be made for the existence of thieves, who profit on others' flashes of inspiration and hard work.  However, who am I to manifest any work with this light bulb hanging over my head.  I have not the means to develop anything beyond what words I might be able to offer here.  Thus, hence is my idea.

A song was written, a decade or two back, by a man with the name of Mark Lowry.  While he recorded it, I believe, it was made popular by another singer, Michael English; and it has been recorded multiple times, on multiple occasions, over the years since.  One of those recordings was by a vocal group, Pentatonix, who are known for their rich harmonies and haunting vocals.  I was listening to their rendition of the song, over the Christmas season, and it struck how easily it could serve as a template for a new type of Christmas movie.  Consider, for a moment, the story of the Nativity, taken from Mary's perspective.  What did she think when the angel appeared her, announcing she would be the vessel for God's entry into the world?  Was she see an earthly king?  Or was she seeing what actually transpired?

Build a new movie around Mary, as a young mother, watching her children at play.  She sees her young son Jesus, playing with his siblings; and she remembers the angel Gabriel with his announcement.  She remembers escape into Egypt.  She remembers the return to Nazareth.  She remembers the prophecies in the temple.  She remembers finding Jesus in the temple, speaking with the elders.

Then, as she watches Him continue to play, she foresees His future, making this telling of the Gospel account both Christmas and Easter in one - with Mary as the narrator, telling the story through what experiences, what she imagines, even what she fears.