Luke 2:1-7 "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (2) (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) (3) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. (4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) (5) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. (6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."
Merry Christmas Eve !!
Today, I want to think about this most wonderful event that has ever taken
place. The "Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us." (John 1:14)
"They shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God
with us." (Matthew 1:23) That firstborn son, laying in that manger, is God
dwelling among us in flesh: Emmanuel. The world is still being taxed
today. You and I are taxed today with so many "things" going on in
our lives. We are taxed with everyday circumstances and situations. The thing
that I do not want to happen, and yet it happens too often, is for "there
to be no room in" my life for thinking on the most important thing: My
Saviour was born that night!
I love Him and praise His Holy Name!