The Long Journey to
Bethlehem
Luke 2:4-5
states, “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 :) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.” The long trek from
Nazareth to Bethlehem by Joseph and Mary was a journey of faith. Caesar
Augustus had decreed that all the people should be registered or “taxed”.
Joseph’s journey with Mary was not merely an act of obedience to Caesar
Augustus, but also to God. As we discussed yesterday, the angel had
assured Joseph that he should not be afraid to accept Mary as his espoused
wife.
Now Mary and Joseph
are on their journey toward Bethlehem the day before the birth of our Savior
Jesus Christ. Joseph is not ashamed of Mary because he trusts he trusts
God. He is willing to sign the tax register and publically accept Mary as
his espoused wife—going on record for all eternity that he trusts and believes
God.
On this the day before
Christmas are you among the Christian musicians that trust God? Are you
willing to trust God with your life, your career, your future, and your music
ministry? Trust comes with implicit faith in god that He will guide you
and protect you for the rest of your life. Joseph’s implicit faith that
the angel of God had told him the truth enabled him to take the long journey of
faith to Bethlehem that day. It will be by faith alone that you will
enter the New Year knowing in your heart that God is saying to you “be not
afraid”.
Prayer,
Song, and Thought for the Day
Prayer
for the Day
Lord, I thank You for Your faithfulness to me during this
busy, busy season. Thank You for helping me to feed your people with my
little musical lunch. Lord, it may have been small, but I gave it all to
You. Help me to remember that it was my responsibility to give 100%, and
it was Your pleasure to feed the hungry people with my meager lunch. Help
me to keep believing your Word that encourages me that I am doing the will of
the Father. These things I am praying in your name. Amen.
Song
for the Day “O Come All Ye Faithful” Latin Hymn
Thought for the Day--Can God trust you like he did with Joseph
to make right decisions?
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