The Baby Lying in a Manger

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.  — Luke 2:16-18

Our Savior, Jesus, was born in a lowly manger — a feeding trough for cattle.

But the shepherds were so excited to see Him that they ran off to tell their friends.

Everyone who heard about it was amazed.

Dear Lord, help me to keep that amazement at the birth of your Son.

Instill in me the wonder of His birth.

And the awe of His sacrifice.

Thank you.

Jesus Prayed

The news about Jesus spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. — Luke 5:16-16

Jesus often set aside time to pray to His Father.

He went apart to a lonely place where He could be alone with God.

Crowds came to hear Him and to be healed.

Jesus healed them of their sadness and their sickness.

He cared for them and prayed for them.

Today our 46th president was inaugurated.

Fireworks flew over the Washington mall to celebrate.

May God watch over and protect him and heal our country.