Do you have Room?

Do you have room? You might be wondering what in the world I’m talking about. Please hear me out. I am going somewhere with this. As Christmas is less than two weeks away, I find myself thinking deeply on the events that unfolded two thousand years ago.

To set the foundation for this blog, please read Luke 2:1-7 “Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (NASB2020‬: You Version App) (Emphasis mine)

Imagine the crowded roads full of travelers needing to register for the census. Now imagine young pregnant Mary nearing the time of labor, needing a place to stay. In my minds eye, I see a distraught Joseph after hearing there was no room in the crowded inn. The stable where the animals stayed, would have to do for their lodging.

Jesus the Son of God was born in a stable. Many laid him in a feeding trough because there was no crib or bed. If the inn keeper had known who was being born I feel certain room would have been made for Jesus Christ birth. Surely someone would have given up their room. However Jesus got the lowly stable, the feeding trough, the left overs.

Do you have room for Jesus in your heart ? Do you have time for Jesus in your daily routine? Does Jesus get your “leftovers”? You might be saying, “But I have so much going on! There is always something needing my attention. I need more hours in the day!” I hear you! Really I do!

Many times in life, my son has apologized to me saying, “Mom I’m sorry. I’ve just been so busy”. My response is usually, “I understand but you choose how you spend your time. Choose what is most important”.

Prepare room for Jesus today! Everyday! He is God’s greatest gift to us. Oh come let us adore Him…Christ The Lord!