We all know the story of Mary and Joseph, how they spent a night in the manger, for want of a room in an inn. A few years ago in Singapore, a newspaper decided to put to test several hotels. They dispatched a reporter and his ‘wife’ both dressed simple, identical to the droves of Indian labourers who keep Singapore swept and clean.
He claimed to be newly arrived from India, lost his passport and money and needed a room for just one night. His ‘wife’ was heavily ‘pregnant’. Without fail every hotel turned them away.
When the news broke, the hotels went into overdrive with several claiming that they saw through the ruse.
This post is not to comment on the method employed by the newspaper or the response of the hotels. But to say,
That is all we need to do, be open.
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Eric, a story that hits close too home far too often…
p.s. thanks for your visit at 5wise.wordpress.com (LightWriters)…I definitely want to get browse your amazing writing collection, learn more about your novels…and will add you to my blogroll. God bless!
Hello Susan – thank you for stopping by with your comment. I appreciate this so much. All good wishes, Eric
Thank you, Aslan, for listing this post among your favourites. All good wishes, Eric
Not much has changed since 1AD
Yes, sad but true.
At least the ancients had an excuse – they can claim they did not know.
Thank you for visiting,
Eric
Thanks for this, a simple truth that brings the nativity story back into the present, where it always belongs!
You are very welcome.
Sad is it not – after more than 2,000 years…
It says even more for having been said so simply.
Thank you, Yousei
Most people know all these truths.
We poets don’t reveal anything new. We simply give a tiny nudge and let the ripples cover the world.
All good wishes,
Eric
it’s a constant exercise, but i think it’s a nice one! 😉
Thank you, Nanda.
Our work never ends…
Cheers, Eric
AMEN! Eric, I loved, loved, loved this one!!!!! Wanted to stop by and say, have a blessed, safe and Merry Christmas & New Year, Terri
Thank you, Terri
Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year,
Eric
great food for thought.
You are so right…something to mull.
Great stuff!
Thank you, Dave
Most of the time people judge by the cover, so we have to be reminded. Especially in this beautiful season of giving, a warm heart is more than anything.
Yes, Jasey – a warm heart on a cold winter’s night is uplifting. Cheers, Eric
Eric,
Outstanding post!
– Frank
Thank you, Frank – Eric
Wow.. yet and still the heart of some………
Sad, isn’t it. But even the hardest rock is worn down by easily parting water…Cheers, Eric
good sentiments Eric and a good blog; I’m going to check out a few earlier entries
Thank you John. Loved your posts too…will be back 🙂 Eric