How she longed for a comfortable place in which to rest! But the inns were already full. The rich and proud were well cared for, while these humble travelers had to find rest in a rude building where cattle were sheltered. Joseph and Mary possessed little of earth's riches, but they had the love of God, and this made them rich in contentment and peace. They were children of the heavenly King, who was about to give them a wonderful honor.

Hvor hun dog længtes efter et behageligt sted at hvile! Men herbergerne var allerede overfyldt. Der blev sørget godt for de rige og mægtige, medens disse fattige rejsende måtte søge ophold i en tarvelig bygning, hvor kvæget lå i ly. Josef og Maria havde kun lidt af denne verdens rigdom, men i deres hjerter ejede de Guds kærlighed og var rige på tilfredshed og fred. De var børn af Himmelens Konge, som nu ville vise dem stor ære.