“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.”
Luke 2:7 NLT
My first child was a daughter. She was precious to me. She remains precious to me! We might disagree on many things but she remains precious to me. My second born was my son. He was precious to me also. He also remains precious to me.
When a baby is born you fall in love in a way you never imagine. These beautiful little ones hold your every gaze, you want to keep them close.
Mary is no different, except she knew she held the Son of God. What an honour, what a responsibility! Jesus needed Mary to feed Him, clean Him, hold Him in comfort. How amazing it would be for the keeping of God in the flesh. There would be constant amazement and joy.
The Father knew Mary was betrothed to Joseph. He trusted Joseph with the role of father to the Son of God. What a responsibility and joyful opportunity to teach Jesus the ways of God!
Would Mary and Joseph have been embarrassed to bring Jesus in the world in a manger? What would their prayers have been like? Would they have felt heavens eyes upon them at all times?
I am grateful for the obedience of Mary and Joseph!
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