Make Room




 
“Let every heart prepare Him room...”
Joy To The World

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn,a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:6-7
What happens at your house when someone special comes to stay? Do you do a little extra cleaning and primping? I do and I'm sure that hotels are no different. Mr. and Mrs. Ordinary are checking in today. Okay, we're ready. The room is clean. But what happens when King Someone and Queen Super Special check in? Is the room clean, like amazingly, sparkling clean? Good. Now let's add a vase of flowers and some snacks. Maybe some nice new fluffy pillows? Oh yes, when it's “somebody” checking in, the preparation amps up considerably, I'm sure.

Here in Luke 2 we see that the King of kings is about to be born. The God of the entire universe! Whoa! What is that prep like? Well, it looked a bit like this... Big yawn from a tired inn keeper, overwhelmed by the influx of people who need to be counted in the census. “Uh, yeah, sorry buddy we don't have a room for you.” Imagine Joseph trying to explain that his wife is about to give birth. Imagine how tempted he is to tell this inn keeper about the angel and the fact that they've never.... you know.... and that this baby isn't just some baby. This is one big deal! He can't, so he doesn't. He just takes Mary to a manger. (Manger as in yukky place in a barn. Sounds a lot like mange, as in the gross stuff on animals.)

How about you? Where are you putting Jesus in your life? As you trim your tree, buy/order/wrap your gifts, where are you putting Jesus? Is there a warm, well decorated, lovely welcoming spot in your heart? Or are you just throwing Him in the manger of your life? Oh yeah, Jesus.... well, I was busy with the cookies and the kids school party and the office event and well.... here's a little corner, slide in Jesus, you'll be okay. Maybe that's a bit of hyperbole but in some cases it's not far off. If that sounds like you, stop. STOP! Make room, lots of room, the best room for Jesus.

He deserves more than we can ever give and when you stop and make that room, everything else gets done. You'll feel less stressful and you might even enjoy this season a bit more than usual. Let your heart prepare Him room. Stop and listen to heaven and nature singing.

Merry Christmas!

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