NO ROOM FOR JESUS THE CHRIST

PROCLAMATION

“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 guest room available for them.”  Luke 2:6-7 (NIV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words are from the gospel, the good news regarding Jesus, The Christ, according to Luke, who was a physician (Colossians 4:14) and a travelling companion of the Apostle Paul. (Philemon 1:24)  After the angel of The Lord appeared to Joseph, Mary’s husband, and told him that what was conceived in her was from The Holy Spirit, Joseph decided to keep Mary as his wife and not put her away as he had planned. (Matthew 1:18-25)  In response to a decree from Caesar Augustus, Joseph took Mary with him from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted in the nation-wide census. (Luke 2:1-5)  While they were there the baby was born.  Joseph and Mary stayed in the stable “because there was no room for them in the inn.”  After the baby was born, she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in an animal feeding trough. (Luke 2:7)  

 

APPLICATION
The King of Kings and Lord of Lords had a very humble earthly beginning.  He was born in a stable, wrapped in cloth, and placed in a manger “because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7)  Today, He stands outside of the door to our heart and knocks, waiting for us to open the door and invite Him in. (Revelation 3:20)  I wonder how many of us have room for Him in our hearts, in our homes, and in our lives.  Unfortunately, too many people today have no room for Jesus, The Christ, in their lives.  This is a very personal decision that each of us must make, to accept or reject Christ.  Those who reject Him now, will be rejected by Him on judgment day. (Matthew 10:33)  It will be better for us if we respond as Joshua did, “… Choose you this day whom you will serve, … as for me and my house, we will serve The Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)  Don’t be one of those people who have no room for Jesus.

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.

COMMEMORATE AND CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF CHRIST

Proclamation:

"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  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 ... Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ, The Lord … Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests." Luke 2:4-14 (NIV)

Explanation:

These words were recorded under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by Luke, the physician and frequent traveling companion of the Apostle Paul.  Luke’s account of the birth of Christ had been passed down to him by those who were the eyewitnesses to the events. (Luke 1:1-4) 

Application:

For a more complete account of the events surrounding the birth of Christ, one must read Matthew 1:18 to 2:21 and Luke 1:26 to 2:40.  AWAY IN A MANGER, The Christ Child was placed there after His birth on that SILENT NIGHT.  However, it was not a silent night for long for HARK, THE HERALD ANGELS SING songs of praise to The Lord.  Their message was JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD IS COME.  They probably praised The Lord by singing HALLELUJAH, and if they didn't, we still should.  O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL, let us give thanks for THE FIRST NOEL, and let us all sing and shout HALLELUJAH as we celebrate and commemorate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, The Christ.  A joyous and very MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you.  May The Good Lord bless each of you with good health and much happiness for the remainder of this year, and throughout all of next year, and for all of the future years to come.