Like many of you, I have felt oppressed and somewhat alienated in recent years because of these beliefs and our society's apparent turn from them.
From that perspective, I took a different view of the Christmas story this year.
"And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. . . "
Laying aside the idea that this "taxing" may have actually been a census - it was still a great inconvenience that was imposed upon the Christmas Couple. They, recently married, pregnant, and dealing with the whispers and finger-pointing that accompanied a couple in their state, would now also endure the hardship of complying with the demands of an oppressive despot.
Yet they went; apparently without complaint.
The inconveniences increased as they arrived in the crowded little town of their heritage.
No room.
No support.
Labor pains.
Surprisingly, all these things that the "government" and "life" in general had piled onto them were planned for in advance by a loving, yet sovereign God.
His plan was fulfilled immaculately amid their inconveniences.
What oppressive inconveniences have been handed to you this season?
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