12/17/08

12/17/08
Scripture:
-In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.
Observation:
- What struck me in this passage was the accountability and community. The government
counts people. IT counts (matters) that Joseph is numbered in the house of David. It matters, Mary and Joseph are accountable to each other. In other words, no one is ever alone or unknown.
Application:
-God has, through the Body of Christ, made us accountable and dependent upon one another. Often it is “easier” to go through life thinking we can do things on our own. Life is really about living in community.
Prayer:
-Lord, I give thanks for the community of friends you have paced around me . Remind me how through the Body of Christ I never walk alone.
Yielding:
-I must yield my need for individuality.