When you think of a child being born, especially of noble heritage, you probably think of a hospital or at least a home with a midwife and not a barn. Also you would probably not consider that they would travel 90 miles on the back of a donkey in that condition right?  But that is exactly what the couple did who we talk about today while carrying the King of Kings in her womb. May they inspire and encourage you. You find the bible reference for todays topic in Luke 2:1-8

Hi our friend.

When you think of Mary and Joseph and their long journey from Nazareth to Betlehem it makes me think of all the people they met along the way. During a prayer walk last week I got to meet multiple people and encourage them. It was also wonderful to hear their stories and a bit of their life while walking for a while together. Its not happening all the time that you start walking with total strangers, hear their stories and then say goodbye at friends, but it can happen when love others along the way. These conversations started after me seeing that they looked lost and offered them to help. We want to encourage you to leave margins in your life to be able to observe and to stop if needed to help others. God sometimes uses those short encounters to encourage people and show them his love. And sometimes you find wonderful friends that way!!

We also want to encourage you in this Christmas time to not forget the ones around you who might not have anyone to celebrate with. Invite them to either celebrate Christmas with you or have them over for some hot chocolate and Christmas treats to show them that you love them and that they matter to you and God!!

Spend some time to think and reflect on how Redemption for all of us started in a barn. Think about how Emmanuel God with us, the king of King was born in a humble barn and into humble circumstances.

We wish you a blessed and merry Christmas!!!

God bless you

Markus, Jen and Caleb