Christ is Born

 

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world… And everyone went to their own town to register.”

—Luke 2:1-7

The miracle of the Incarnation continues to fascinate Christian scholars, as it has for centuries. Dr. Luke tells the story with straight forward elegance in Luke 2:1 and 3:

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register.

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. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 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.

God used His power to motivate the Roman government to move Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

As we begin another day, let’s remember that God rules over all the governments of the world including our own. Nothing happens apart from His divine permission.

We can rest in confidence that His protection will guard us and keep us safe. We belong to an eternal Kingdom that surpasses all earthly rulers and their kingdoms.

 

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