Joseph has taken Mary and Jesus to Egypt for protection from Herod, just as the angel said. Now it is time to go home to Nazareth, as another angel has directed. We have come to a period in Jesus’ life where we have little information. It sparks my inquisitive nature and imagination. I recognize that […]
The night of Jesus’ birth, birthed another heavenly announcement. A star. Wise men from the east are following Jesus’ star. In the far east, during the days of the Roman empire, wise men studied the stars. They watched the heavens with purpose. They sought meaning for life among the movements of the stars. The appearance […]
It is time to circumcise baby Jesus and redeem Him, as He is the first born of Mary and Joseph. Joseph is following the Law to the letter. We left our young couple after the shepherds visit. The ‘birth announcement’ from the Lord has gone out. Who knows how many believe the shepherds. After all, […]
God, in the person of Jesus is now flesh and blood. We get to see His birth and early beginning. Jesus’ life is humble from start to finish. You couldn’t get a humbler bed than a manger. He had some royal visitors early on, but not until after the lowliest of society visited Him. We […]
The time for circumcision has arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zechariah. Zechariah writes “His name is John” when asked about the baby’s name. This portion of the story makes me laugh. It also frustrates me, as a woman. The neighbors make assumptions, probably the men, about the name of Elizabeth and Zechariah’s son. […]