The manger
Copied and pasted from the post on social media. Author unknown DID YOU KNOW THE MANGER IN JESUS’ BIRTH WAS A POWERFUL SIGN, NOT A RANDOM DETAIL? Most people picture a soft, wooden crib in a quiet stable. But in first century Israel, mangers were often carved from stone. Hard. Cold. Durable. Designed to hold something precious and to keep it from harm. That detail alone changes the scene. This was not about comfort. It was about purpose. Bethlehem was not an accidental location. It was known for raising lambs used in Temple sacrifice. Shepherds in that region were familiar with what made a lamb acceptable before God. An unblemished lamb had to be protected, kept clean, and preserved without injury. Anything damaged was disqualified. Perfection mattered. Now read Luke 2 with fresh eyes. When the angel announces the birth of the Messiah, the sign is given specifically to shepherds. “You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” That detail was not for poetry....