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the house.” Joseph had not telegraphed; no preparation made; no room arranged. The Child Jesus had to fare like other people, and take His own chances.
If a wealthy gentleman were to send a little son of his to a distant town, he would not only arrange to have some one go with him, but would write on in advance to secure suitable quarters, and have them made ready and comfortable against the little fellow’s arrival. When God sent His Son Jesus into the world, He gave Him good Joseph and loving Mary to take care of Him, to be sure, and go along with Him, but made no other provision for Him. Jesus had to fare just as any other boy would have had to who had no God for his father. As already said, He had to take His chances, and stand on a level with the rest of the people. No favoritism shown Him. If He had been old enough He might have thought when He was put to bed in the manger: “This is a funny place to put the great God’s little Son. Why do they not turn the