Emmanuel: You're One of Us
You’re telling me that all of Joseph’s family/relatives/cousins were in Bethlehem and no one had a place for his pregnant wife? Why?

This 2020 has brought on the feeling that we are isolated and alone.
Whether it was the first understanding of the virus, or the wave of racial issues, or the twitter wars on the presidential election, there were moments when we felt like we were in a bubble and no one understood us, no one had space for us, and we possibly didn’t have room for anyone else either.

Even in their isolation, God made room for Joseph and Mary. He provided for them (but it wasn’t what they expected) to deliver the Savior of the world.

God makes room for you. Despite the uncertainty, disagreements, and losses the pandemic has brought on, God provides for us. Christmas is the way we remember God’s love and sacrifice for us. He became flesh and dwelt among us. He is Emmanuel, God with us. And he continues to be with his people.