Sing: Joy to the World
Today's will be short and sweet as we are spending time in the aftermath of our Christmas activities and festivities. As I was reading through the commentaries for this portion of scripture one point really stuck out. The thought that there was no room in the inn. We can always look at this as a bad thing. In Christmas places we see forlorn Mary and Joseph being turned away again and again. Then we bear witness to the final destination, a packed in and an inn keeper who offers them a stable. Yet,what we read as unfortunate in our Western modern eyes; was actually all a part of the plan. Mary gave birth within the sight of many. The town was packed. Multiple places were visited and multiple people saw a pregnant young girl and her husband. She gave birth not in secret where a story could have been fabricated and became one of myth and fable; but gave birth in a situation that would allow for public testimony.
Keep in mind, there was no social media, nor newspaper announcements or photographic proof. Eye witnesses were a major portion of how people would know if something was true or false. What we might see as untimely, why a census, why when she was due...was perfectly orchestrated. Praise be to God for His perfect portion always.
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