IS THERE ROOM IN YOUR LIFE FOR CHRIST

Proclamation:

“So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth … He went to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child … While she was there … she gave birth … She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”  Luke 2:4-7 (NIV)

Explanation:

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by Luke, the physician and frequent travelling companion of the Apostle Paul.  In this chapter Luke presents the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, The Christ, and his early childhood years.  Luke reveals the reason that caused Joseph and Mary to leave Nazareth and go to Bethlehem. (Luke 2:1-5)  While they were there, she gave birth, wrapped Him in cloths, and placed Him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:6-7)  Luke then goes on to discuss the shepherds who were told of His birth by the angel. (Luke 2:8-20) He ends the chapter by describing several events which occurred during the childhood life of Jesus.

Application:

Jesus was born in a place where the animals were kept and placed in a feeding trough.  The guest rooms were all filled and there was no room for Him in the inn.  Today, Christ stands at the door to our hearts and knocks. (Revelation 3:20)  I wonder how many of us will open the door and invite Him to come in.  Is there room in your life for Him?  Some of us are too busy with earthly concerns to go to church or to read The Word of God.  Our behavior suggests that we don’t have room or time for Him.  We need to adjust our priorities and make room for Him in our lives.