Love of Us

You've heard "the devil is in the details," and that is so true. My technology support staff often rely on me for detailed instructions, and leaving out one step in a process can be ... well, the devil!

It's truly a miracle how we can read scripture passages countless times and receive fresh revelation. As I read Matthew 1 and Luke 2 again this Season, I was struck by how carefully God planned Jesus' safe arrival in Bethlehem -- right down to the transportation.  Although the Bible does not say Mary rode a donkey, most likely she did. Did you know donkeys are highly intelligent animals and stronger than a horse its same size; donkeys are not easily startled and have a highly developed sense of self-preservation; they can reason and make decisions based on their own safety and are used as guard animals for cattle, sheep, and goats; and, although donkeys can certainly survive alone, they prefer companionship. Now, can you imagine anything smarter and safer for Mary and her unborn child by which to make their way to Bethlehem! God is all about details --  just like He knows and cares about the details of our lives. His redemptive

Son arrived on earth in God's way, in God's time, and according to God's purpose.  Some forty years later, Christ arrived in Jerusalem God's way (also on a donkey), in God's time, according to God's purpose. Every detail planned.  Every detail perfect.  No expense spared.  All for love of ... us!