Thirty Second Devotions

Luke 2:4-5

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.

During the census Mary and Joseph made the long journey from there home in Galilee to Bethlehem. This was a tough journey for for a woman who was ready to give birth. We also see noted that Joseph and Mary were of the house and lineage of David. This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 11:1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.