Before the days of computers, data bases and technology, doctors relied on medical journals, other opinions and personal experiences to grow in their knowledge of the human body. Prior to hospitals, children were born at home, accompanied by family members and the town physician. As I read through Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth, 2 things stand out.
1) This doctor recognizes Mary’s conception to be supernatural, Luke 1:35.
2) There are things in life that occur which can’t be explain by science; made possible by God, Luke 1:37.
Unfortunately, Christmas from a modern day doctor’s perspective skews the miracle of Jesus’ birth. Scientists would likely suggest Mary’s child was the result of a test tube baby, conceived from the sperm of another man. Skeptics in the media might go further, creating fictional stories of a secret lover. As faith has gradually become replaced by science, many of today’s doctors would rather develop outrageous theories than give God the credit He is due.
As Hollywood attempts to portray their own interpretation of Christmas, an old episode of the Bob Newhart Show is as close as anyone has come to capturing the events leading up to this miraculous day. During a doctor’s convention, Bob’s inn has no vacancy when 3 wise men and a pregnant couple come looking for a place to stay. Unsure what to do, Newhart decides not to turn this couple away to avoid future Inn Keepers from developing a bad reputation. In the end, the doctor revel in the opportunity to help usher another human being into this world.
May this blog prepare your hearts to worship Jesus on Christmas Day.
by Jay Mankus
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