In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵ He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶ While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷ and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:1 & 4-7

Today, on Christmas Eve, you have the opportunity to travel to your local church and worship Jesus Christ, our Savior. Over 2,000 years ago Mary and Joseph traveled to be accounted for as citizens in Rome. Nine months pregnant, I’m sure the journey was difficult and they had every reason to stay put, yet they did what was important. Shortly after their arrival, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. What an amazing story, add one more citizen to Rome!

Are you going to be accounted for this morning in the House of God? He is looking for your attendance and you know it’s the right thing to do. Not out of necessity, but because of His love for you and hopefully your love for Him. Jesus Christ went the distance to save your soul, why not travel that short distance to church and give Him the respect and honor He so much deserves.

Be accounted for at church this Christmas eve. And who knows…if you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life, maybe you will receive Him today and add one more to Heaven’s citizenship! Worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords….its just a short journey from where you are today, come worship Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!