There wasn’t too much fanfare either at Jesus’ birth. Those who were alert were Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth, Zechariah and John the Baptist, even in the womb he leaped for joy. Then you have the 3 kings, the shepherds in the field, and in the Temple were Simeon and Anna the prophet who saw Jesus on the 8th day after His birth. To me that doesn’t seem like that many who were alert for the Messiah’s birth. And to think there was no room at the inn and He was born in a stable along side where the animals were kept. The animals also got a chance to see the miracle birth and I got a hunch they were talking and praising God. The prophecies fulfilled at his birth and regarded by the Wise Men. The angels heralding his conception and birth, both for Mary and Joseph. The shepherds receiving angelic announcements in the field. The wise men being led by the star of Bethlehem. Angelic host celebrating. Simeon's long held promise given years before and it's fulfillment. John the Baptist's recognition of Jesus while in the womb. Elizabeth's miracle conception and birth as well. Herod's involvement. Indeed much divine drama was involved here! :good: TR Good point ... much more divine drama at Jesus birth than at the Resurrection. I think the disciples were sadden and confused and just didn’t understand it all even though He tried to explain it to them that He had to go to the cross first. They seemed to be interested in Him setting up His kingdom now and over throwing the Roman government. They were even bickering amongst themselves who was going to be the greatest in the kingdom. Meanwhile it was Mary Magdalene who was the only one in the garden that glorious resurrection morning. She was the one who had to find the disciples and to tell them the good news that Jesus arose.
