Monday's thoughts

"The Innkeeper's Dream"

Joseph Piper has written a book entitled, the Innkeeper. I am using Christian literature this Advent as we take a look at the Christmas Story from the point of view of authors who have tried to explain the meaning of the story by expanding and applying it.

Piper has an interesting premise. He ponders what would happen if the Innkeeper that night when Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem looking for lodging had had to pay serious consequences for his providing a place for the Holy Family to stay. The Innkeeper's son was killed, his wife died, and the Innkeeper was beaten.

Piper then imagines Jesus, just before his death coming for a visit with the Innkeeper. He came to thank him for his hospitality. The book is about that visit.

What do you imagine Jesus and the Innkeeper talked about? The book assumes the Innkeeper was a hero. I think I agree with that.

Do you have some ideas about this? Write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts click on the box below.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Charles