December 22 - Fighting Fatigue
The wind blew across the road and the arid desert swirled around Mary and Joseph. Since leaving Sychar, the hills have gotten higher and higher. His feet cracked and near bleeding, Joseph stumbles over a rock and barely catches himself before he falls. His water pouch is almost empty. Above him on the animal, Mary’s head chin rests on her chest. She’s exhausted and beyond trying to hide it.
At this stage in the journey there is nothing to do but press on. Turning back to Sychar would mean facing going down the steep slopes they just went up. Joseph could not stand the thought of leading the donkey down those slopes. Mary would have to walk and Joseph did not think she was capable of standing upright at this point. The next stop would be Bethel followed by Jerusalem and then, finally, Bethlehem. Joseph glanced at the sky, silently asking for a sign or a voice or a dream that would urge him on. The only thing that met his ears was the sound of the wind and the trod of the donkey at his side. Little did he know that God was preparing to reveal Himself in the most profound way mankind had ever encountered.
There are times along our journey when we have no choice but to press on. It is during these times when we must trust God to provide a way along the path. Have you ever asked for a sign only to receive what you perceive as silence? Do not fear! Our Lord is never truly silent but always preparing the way ahead of us so that we might witness His glory!
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