Loving God,
Amidst the busyness of these days and this season, may the time we spend with you now help keep us focused and better prepare our minds and hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In his name we pray. Amen
Luke 2:1-7
New International Version (NIV)
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Why do you think Luke added the detail that Jesus was "laid in a manger, because there was no room for him in the inn?"
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
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