Friday’s thoughts
If we look at the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke and the first few verses we find the author making a case for the authority to write about the events and stories that others have experienced first hand. The author, Luke, goes on to say that it is his intent to write a congent narrative on the matters related to the life and teaching of Jesus.
In other words Luke is admitting he was not present and did not have primary information, but that it is proper for him to give us an accounting of the events and circumstances. Luke writes a gospel based on stories he has heard.
Given that premise offered by the gospel writer it invites us to do the same. Christmas stories added to the folk lore continue to be important.
I want to offer some speculation concerning Jesus’ birth story. I want to reflect on the feeling of the inn keeper who put Mary and Joseph in the stable when there was “no room in the inn”. What would the inn keeper think about the events that transpired the night Jesus was born?
Is the inn keeper a hero?
Is he a villain?
Should he have given Mary and Joseph his private room?
What did he charge them for the night’s stay in the stable?
How long were they there?
What happened to the inn keeper?
What is your thought? Is the inn keeper a hero or a villain?
I would like to hear from you on this. If you have responses you would like everyone to see respond by tapping where it says “comments”. If you would like to send me a message privately email me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles
