I think of Mary. Traveling around ninety miles nine months pregnant on a donkey, no room in the inn, going into labor without any other family around. It would be a fearful, painful, ankle-swelling, exhausting experience. No family. No doctor. No sterile environment. No other options. Just her and Joseph. He was a good man. Caring for Mary, Joseph found shelter, and became both doctor and dad in one night. I’m sure he was afraid too, but these two kids brought the Savior and King of our World into the world all alone that night in Bethlehem. I think that’s Amazing Grace!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
