God provided a manger, when the world had no room.
A manger is a feeding trough, where they put the hay, straw and vegetables for the animals to eat.
We have no idea if Joseph and Mary found the manger in a stable, a barn, a cave or in a lean-to behind some busy inn.
We only know that when the baby Jesus was born, there was a soft place to lay Him.
How precious the old Psalms must have been to Mary and Joseph, as they
lived out this tremendous story of absolute faith in God. I can imagine
them whispering these verses of comfort to one another, as they huddled together
awaiting the birth of the Christchild.
Psalm 119: 49-52 – Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself.
In the midst of our difficult circumstances, when we are in pain and
without a friend to provide comfort, when we do not know how to provide
our family's most basic comforts, we can rest in the truth that God
takes care of His own.
God will meet every need as you travel through this life, walking in obedience to His commands.
There will be a soft place to rest, even in the midst of your trial.
Obtaining Mercy 