DAILY?READINGS: Nehemiah 13; Zechariah 9-10; Revelation 17
And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:1
“In those days”
Born among cattle in poverty sore, living in meekness by Galilee’s shore,
Dying the death as the wicked ones swore, Jesus, wonderful Lord. —Paul White
world power was vested in one man. In an outpost of his vast empire, a carpenter and a peasant girl were on their way to Bethlehem because of his decree. In Mary’s womb, she carried the Son of God, the Lord Jesus. Was Caesar Augustus really in control? He did not know the promise of Micah 5:2 that said Christ would be born in Bethlehem, and yet his command fulfilled that prophecy. Yes, “in those days”a sovereign God was at work and Mary in His grace brought forth the One who will one day rule and reign. Remember, God is still in control, “in these days!” —Jim Comte