Have you ever just stopped and read about the shepherds at the birth of Christ? Well, Mary and Joseph were headed to Bethlehem to be taxed, which was the rule of the day. Mary was heavy laden with child.
Once they arrived, yes, no place to reside. When Absalom, King David's son, sought to kill him and take power Chimham helped King David The inn, as is thought, was an inn built by Chimham, funded by King David in honor of Chimham, the son of Barzilai the Gileadite for helping him. (if you want to read more about this here is 1 reference I used, Ritmyer Archaeological Design.
Okay, you will get an idea of the inn if you read Ritmyer. But, what about the birth of Christ. It is a great story that often we all miss. Here it is:
Luke 2: 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Tomorrow, we will talk more about this. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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