Mary gave birth to Jesus and with Joseph, they began in their role of being parents. Huge responsibility. What is needed when a couple have a baby today?
Here are a few suggestions….
– Baby monitor
– Cot, bassinet, Cot bedding and mattress
– Nappy change table
– Baby bathtub
– Dresser or bins for clothing storage
– Rocking chair, Toy box and a play yard
– Laundry bag or basket
– Baby swing and bouncer
– Car seat for your baby and a car seat for an infant
– Huge range of items for good health and care
Having a baby in Australia today may cost up to $8,840 every year or $159,120 for 18 years, per child!
Thankfully God had a perfect plan when Jesus came as a baby at just the right place and time. His birth was human but Jesus was also divine.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6, ESV.