Remember What Came Next

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.  Luke 2:1-3

Some among us may have noted the taxing authority's recent increase in power by data grab. I'm trying to be discreet as some of them might spew their Froot Loops onto the table if I state it bluntly. In times such as these, it might help us to remember what came next in our Lord's time. Oops, I gave it away there, what came next was our Lord's time! No doubt the decree from Caesar was not welcomed everywhere as many would need to travel to be registered. But that wasn't what came to mind first, they would, like us, have resented this new intrusion by the government into their daily lives. It was an exercise in governing control, not unlike what we face in our day. What excites those who believe in our Lord Jesus is what came next after this imperial decree. Are we the ones who will see the great events of the end times? It may well be! 

Have another hopeful day in the Lord!

Bucky