“From the very moment scripture whispers the idea of Jesus being born through Mary, a profound lesson is taught. Mary could have carried that baby entirely by herself. Delivered Him too. It had been done before by single mothers who were left to face the unfairness of life alone. But God gave Mary Joseph. He sent someone so she wouldn’t travel alone. On the night of the birth, Joseph and Mary found an innkeeper who directed them to a small cave. Immediately after the baby was born, shepherds arrived: “Let us now go”. Soon after, wise men would follow.

I don’t think I’ve ever noticed it before, how the message at the root of the Christmas story is that nobody comes alone. Beginning with Mary. It’s still true today.“

-Emily Belle Freeman

The source for this quote can be found in this article published at LDS Living.