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
There was a decree from the Caesar in Rome, and that meant everyone had to go register in the man's family town. Without the rest of the story this is just a mundane note about a couple who had to travel to fulfill a government obligation. Mary may have been one month along or eight, making the journey normal or quite difficult for her. Joseph may have taken a donkey and a cart, or they may have walked all the way. Their story with a narrow focus is much like those shepherds hanging out in the field with their sheep. Mundane, daily stuff, no reason to get excited.
Have a wonderful week in the love of Christ Jesus!
Bucky
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