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LESSONS OF CHRISTMAS (1) – Room For Jesus

“And she [Mary] brought forth her son [Jesus], the First-born, and wrapped Him, and laid Him in a manger-- because there was no room for them in the inn.” – Luke 2: 7(MKJV)
One spectacular thing about the birth of Jesus, which we celebrate every year, is the fact that there was no room in all the inns in the whole town of Bethlehem for Jesus to be born! Mary had no other choice than to give birth among animals.
Today, there is still a need for Jesus to be ‘born’ in our hearts, our families, our places of work etc. Actively or passively, we have rejected Him in our ‘inns’, choosing instead to accommodate all forms of mundane things. How long is He going to wait? How long is He going to knock on the doors of our hearts? For how long are we going to live our lives without Jesus taking the lead?
This season presents us yet another opportunity to give Jesus a place in our lives. He need no more be born in a stable (place where horses are kept) and laid in a manger (container from which horses feed). Our hearts can indeed become His home!
Accept Jesus today. Accept Jesus today. There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than to be certain Jesus is ‘born’ in your life. In the words of the Hymn writer, Daniel W. Whittle (1878),
Room and time now give to Jesus;
Soon will pass God's day of grace
Soon thy heart be cold and silent,
And thy Saviour's pleadings cease.
Tomorrow may be too late!
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