Remember the former things of old: for I AM God, and there is none else; I AM God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure
yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. Isaiah 46:9-11
THE TIMELESS PURPOSE OF AN ETERNAL GOD
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HOW TO MOVE A BABY
Two things, each of which was foretold centuries before, are about to happen.
1. Shortly, a pregnant girl living in Nazareth is to give birth. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
2. The baby is going to be born in Bethlehem. But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Micah 5:2
Problem: How to get the baby from Nazareth to Bethlehem on time.
Solution: Put an ad in the Help wanted section of the Cosmic Sentinal
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"MEEDED: SOMEONE TO MOVE A BABY"
One day, Caesar Augustus woke up. stretched. yawned and said, Ho hum. I think Ill tax the world today.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke 2:1-6
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Roger P.
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