While the city languished in their comforts and riches a man, a woman, and the babe settled into the straw. Some would say what a pity. Others would ignore the situation. They simply made do with the resources offered while God kept them safe.
Surviving the rugged road of life lies in how we deal with the onslaught of unpleasant surprises, disruptive changes, and difficult circumstances. Mary gave birth among the animals with Joseph God, and the animals present. Luke 2:7. There were no midwives, healers, caregivers, or other family mentioned that helped. Following the faithful path of, to, and with God is not easy, but always worth it as Holy gets us where we need to be.
God intersected with humanity through the babe named Jesus. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14. He still dwells among and within us by His Holy Spirit.
Christ-mas is about how God continues to intersect with each of us one-on-one every day not just this season. Celebrate that kind of awe-inspiring love.
Will you follow God through the hells of the earth in faith and gratitude? It is time to decide if you will stand firm in trust for the Holy One and follow the Light of the World!