We have sanitized and fantasized what was really a time fraught with danger and shame, but amazingly great courage. This history shows how much God seems to enjoy changing the world through small beginnings. He starts with an insignificant person, infuses them with His love, His spirit, and they leave a mark that indelibly stamps the history of mankind forever. Look at the men of God and their meager beginnings. Abraham was one of three sons, not even the first born, with a barren wife. God made him into a Father of many. David was the youngest of his family, not even fit by his father's estimation to be brought before the prophet, Samuel. Joseph, a carpenter, became the legal guardian of Jesus, the Son of God. Jesus, born in a stable, a simple carpenter from Nazareth, a town of no reputation, brought us the greatest gift the world will ever experience. As we ponder the goodness of God to mankind this Christmas ask yourself the question 'what about me?' What could He do with me? What would He ask of me? Would it be anything more than 'be obedient' to the call He has placed on your life? Come follow me.