The Journey of Mary and Joseph: A Story of Courage
December 12, 2023 by Analise Narine
“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.” —Luke 2:6
The events that led Mary and Joseph to the town of Bethlehem at first appeared to be nothing special. Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor, had decreed that everyone should be registered. Each person went to his place of origin for the census.
Ordinary events can lead to extraordinary stories.
So Joseph, from the house and lineage of David, “went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem” (Luke 2:4). He went on the arduous nearly week-long journey with the heavily pregnant Mary, his betrothed, to be registered.
Even during hardship, God guides.
Mary’s birth pains began in Bethlehem. The town was packed due to the census, and there was no room at the local inn. The timing may not have seemed ideal, but Mary and Joseph trusted God’s plan and would soon find what they needed.
He will make a way where there seems to be no way.
The Savior of the world was about to be born. Look out for more of The Greatest Story Ever Told in the coming weeks this Christmas season.
