Bethlehem Search and Treasure!!!

Last weekend my mom and I went to Bethlehem to see the Baby Jesus. We weren't blessed to travel to Israel but to Burnaugh Baptist Church about 10 miles south on US 23. Their members had transformed the church and their grounds into the little village much to our delight. As we entered the town, we received a census form and shown where to go by our official tour guide. She showed us the bakery, temple, clothing, street singers, apothecary shop, carpenter shop, etc.

Throughout our tour, we kept hearing about the birth of a Messiah but we had to hide this from the Roman Soldiers. Our guide was very excited about the birth of the Messiah and her enthusiasm caught on with our group. We just wanted to find the baby!! We looked everywhere. Then a shepherd ran in to tell our guide where He was: in the stable behind the Inn. But, I couldn't see the baby, there was too many people. I was anxious-who doesn't want to see a newborn baby, but I knew this one was special. Finally, it was my turn to get a peak at the Babe. My heart soared at the sight of Him. Before that weekend, I was ho hum about Christmas. The Burnaugh Baptist Bethlehem blessed me and got me excited about Christmas.

Are you excited about seeing the newborn Babe? If not read Luke 2:1-20. Journey there with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and angels. After our search we found the treasure, Jesus. May you find Him this Christmas Season.