Nativity 2…

 Nativity 2…

I finish my second nativity last night…

It is  little over 2 months until Christmas….a little over two months from the birth of Christ over two thousand years ago…I was wondering what was going g through that young mother-to-be’s mind…

We have hospital tours, birthing classes, doctor visits, free products, books all in preparation for the birth of a child.  We gather clothing, have baby showers with friends and family…we prepare a nursery with the latest gadgets, furniture, maybe even painting it a theme of fairy tales or jungle animals …all  preparation for the wonderful event…

Here was Mary and Joseph…I wonder if they knew at this time that they would have to travel to Bethlehem for the census …and consequently the birth of this special God given child…they probably k ew by now the prophecy for their baby boy…

 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;for from you shall come a rulerwho will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Matt.2.5-6

So  preparing a special room for a nursery was out of the question…was Mary gathering  clothing, wrapping cloths, whatever she needed in preparation for Jesus’ birth…was Joseph inquiring about what he would need as a new father and breadwinner? Were their  family’s giving them  advice?

They had a very special child to the world, but he was special to them as well, The first born …the excitement, the expectation, the responsibility….all this lay upon their shoulders…God had specifically chosen them…for this special gift….

We may not birth or parent the Christ child, but God has a plan for each of us as well…it is designed specifically for each of us…

In humbleness and obedience, we need to discover and follow that plan….

Thank YOU….

Good plans…

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 The heart of man plans his way,but the Lord establishes his steps.

Prov.16.9

 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

Jer.29.11-13

 Teach me your way, O Lord,that I may walk in your truth;unite my heart to fear your name.

Ps.86.11

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