A Weary World Rejoices — an Advent Reading PlanParaugs

The time has come—the Savior is being born! The reason why we celebrate Christmas! But it wasn't exactly how many pictured the Messiah would arrive.

Joseph was from the line of David and according to a decree, that meant that Joseph and his family would have to travel to Bethlehem for a census. And even though it didn't fit the mold people expected, it fulfilled the prophecy that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).

However, when Joseph and a very pregnant Mary arrived, there were no

rooms left in town. All that was left was a manger in a stable. A humble place for the birth of Jesus.

God could have orchestrated for Jesus to be born in a palace—or at least a nice bed. But He didn't do that. Instead, the Father sent His only son to be born in the lowliest of conditions. Perhaps to signify that everything Jesus would do would be marked with humility. Jesus would always defy human expectations.

Remember that the God we serve is humble and lowly in heart. But also remember that He can and wants to do things very different than you might imagine.