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Do You Have Room For Jesus?
By Administrator | December 21, 2006
I can imagine the conversation between the Innkeeper and Joseph. Keep in mind, the Innkeeper was not likely sitting around doing nothing. I am sure he had loads of things on his mind. No doubt he had an Inn filled with people and plenty of unfinished tasks. Perhaps he had pressing financial responsibilities that drove him to capitalize on the present circumstances and not on the needs of the couple before him. It is true, the Innkeeper did try to help by giving Joseph and Mary a place with the animals but for the most part he seems more concerned with present circumstances.
While the Innkeeper was busy fulfilling his duties, while he was attending to the cares of the world, he failed to notice his Inn was the host location of a very special and historical event, an event which would change history for ever.
I wonder if the Innkeeper’s story is not too different from ours. We are busy with the business of this world. We have cares, responsibilities, and many distractions. We too fail to make room for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We place Jesus in the “barn” of our lives – out back somewhere but where He does not get in the way.
This Christmas I challenge you to stop, take a look at your life and consider where you and your family have “placed” Jesus. Put away some of your distractions and bring Jesus out of the barn and make room for Him in the forefront of your life!
May God’s grace and peace be with you in a special way this Christmas,
Mark and Ellen Strohm
Topics: From Ellen, From Mark, Parenting | 1 Comment »
December 25th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
May your knowledge and experience of the riches of God’s grace, abundantly lavished on us through the gift of His Son as our Savior and King, warm your souls and brighten your days through this holiday season. Merry Christmas! -bill