At just the right time

Scripture tells us that Jesus was born "when the right time came." (Gal. 4:4, NLT)  On Christmas Eve 2002, USA Today carried the following letter to the Editor from Daniel Shanty of Soberly, MO:

It's a good thing that Jesus was born in a manger 2,000 years ago, because it probably couldn't happen today.

• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) would protest the interruption of bovine feeding schedules and bring suit against the innkeeper.
• The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) would protest the angels singing religious songs in a public place.
• Mary and Joseph would not be allowed in a hospital because they were poor and had no insurance.
• So-called child defenders would arrest Mary for a substandard birth and Jesus would be passed around in foster homes the rest of his life.

Yep, I think Jesus was born just in the nick of time.