12.28- Joseph and Mary were not rebels or insurrectionists.

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Joseph and Mary were not rebels or insurrectionists. They cooperated with the government's desire have a census. This moved them to the little town of Bethlehem.
I have many family and friends who are followers of Jesus who live in nations where governments are doing bad things. Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Jesus followers whom I know are standing for justice on their good days.
Sheila and I felt a call to work in ministry in Colorado in 1977 and 1983.
Justice takes time. In 1982 in Park County CO. Frisco, Breckenridge and Fairplay area two blonde young ladies were murdered. The murderer was not convicted until March of 2022. He was found through DNA methods that didn't exist at the time.
The killer had gotten stuck in a snowbank and flashed an S.O.S with his headlights. A passenger on a commercial aircraft flying over, saw it and told the pilot. He called his dispatcher who called the local sheriff with coordinates. The murderer was rescued by a law officer.
Do you believe in co-incedence or God or both?
The jury took 48 minutes in March of 2022 to convict him. Followers of Jesus and other noble hearted people work for justice because God created the world.
I'm glad God chose Joseph and Mary to be Jesus' earthly parents. I'm thankful Jesus on cross said,"Father forgive them because they know not what they do." God pushes for justice but loves the world so much that He sent Son to be born in Bethlehem to save all of us by His mercy and grace..
Only 3 after Christmas. There is God and He loves each one reading this.


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