"It came to pass..."

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Luke 2:1-5
And it came to pass in those days,
that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be taxed.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Gracious God,

You called Mary and Joseph to receive your Son. You gave them a priceless and holy gift. They worked through the startling Angel news that they would be parents. Now in the mail comes a decree they must fulfill. Did it seem like bad timing to them? Did they wonder how in the world an expectant mother would safely make the journey? Questions pop in our minds about all kinds of impossibilities, but God You always move right past the impossible. Nothing is too hard for You. You are a timeless and mighty God, shaping miracles out of dust called people, crafting lights that stay on all the time called stars, and bringing all sorts of individuals into the unity of love through Your Son Jesus.

What did Mary and Joseph pack for the journey? Scripture doesn't say and maybe that's a good thing. We might get caught up or hung up in that list and forget the most important part... You were with them. You descended into humanity so we could be truly close to You. It's a good thing to remember and to celebrate that You are "God with us," and wherever we are headed, You will be right beside us.

Amen.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

"O Holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray.
Cast out our sin, and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels,
The great glad tidings tell.
Oh come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!"
Phillips Brooks​
 
Amen.
Merry Christmas.
 
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