LUKE 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
When Jesus had to be born in a stall and be placed in a manger because "there was no room in the inn," you undoubtedly believe it was dreadful.
If the people then had really known who Jesus was, they undoubtedly would have welcomed Him into their houses and made nicer accommodations for Him. Yet do we not repeatedly commit the same error?
Jesus must be in an even worse predicament now. The majority of us do not yet have space for Jesus in our lives.
Some people claim they simply don't have time because they are too busy trying to make a living and take care of other obligations. (The reality is that life will get better and easier with Jesus' assistance.)
Others experience it as fear—fear of what Jesus may think, say, or do if He were invited into their life or even given access to them. (This concern is unfounded since Jesus doesn't ruin things; rather, he makes them better. People need to understand that Jesus really cares about them and wants the best for them, which He does.)
For some, the cause is simple ignorance: they are unaware of Jesus and His love. (You are the solution for these persons. You can tell them the heartwarming tale of God's love for people.)
REVELATION 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Jesus is insistent and continues to reach out in love, hoping that one day people will recognize Him for who He really is, rise above their busy schedules, fears, and prejudices, and eagerly accept His invitation to become the focus of their lives.
Even if you confess that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, do you offer Him any attention at all? Jesus wants to be at the center of your life so that He can truly bless you.
Do not disregard Jesus.
SAY THIS: I will always leave room for Jesus in my life.
