This is part three of a week long series.

by Elli Atchison​

He was born in a cave to poor parents in the shepherding community of Bethlehem. As an infant, His family fled to Egypt as refugees, trying to escape a genocide of the maniacal ruler King Herod. Throughout His adult ministry He had no home of His own. In a conversation with a would be follower, Jesus made His humble lifestyle clear: ​“Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” ( Matt. 8:20) ​All His life, Jesus was truly reliant upon God to provide.

So, what would Jesus say to a woman living in Gaza today?​ As He walked through the streets, He would easily see that the city still lies in rubble since the war two years ago. Controlled borders limit access to the supplies desperately needed to rebuild. Many families are still displaced and living in crowded shelters, like refugees in their own city. Simple necessities like electricity, and water are limited and rationed. But, the feelings of sadness and despair are abundant in the hearts of these suffering people. Read more