Holding Heaven page 5 by ric gustafson
Joseph and Jesus sat down on a different part of the roof. " I'll continue my story"
" One night while sleeping, I had a dream. An angel visited me in my dream. I knew the angel was real because he called me by name and knew I was a son of David. The angel told me not to be afraid to marry your mother. The angel told me we would have a son. We were told to name you Jesus. The angel told me that you will save his people from their sins.
Joseph smiled at his son. " I believe you are Immanuel ' God is with us". " Your mother and I married immediately".
From the rooftop, Joseph took Jesus to a tiny cypress grove.
" When your birth came near, your mother and I were excited. Then the news came. We had to go to Bethlehem for registration and taxing. Mary, even in her condition, insisted on coming. We reached Bethlehem late one chilly night. Your mother needed to stop and rest. The first Inn I approached was full. I pleaded with the Innkeeper that my wife was great with child. He could only think of one solution to our problem. He took me to a stable behind his Inn where his tenants animals were kept.
I shook my head no.
" It's shelter". Mary sighed. " I must lie down".
We took it.
research help: ' Holding Heaven' by Jerry B Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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