Son of David

Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. (Luke 2:4-5 NKJV)

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Mark 10:47 NKJV)

Day 12 of 25 Days of Christmas.  Joseph and Mary were the first to travel at Christmas, and they went to Joseph's ancestral home. Many of us travel home for Christmas, too, but no one has ever traveled farther at Christmas to be with family than Jesus.

Pray today for our Emmanuel family to have safe travels during Christmas. May we gather again in the New Year filled with hope and boundless opportunities.

"Hosanna to the Son of David! 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' Hosanna in the highest!" (Matthew 21:9 NKJV)