VERSE FOR TODAY: 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 (Luke 2; 7)
HYMN FOR TODAY: "Silent night, Hoiy Night"
Then there was no room for Him in the inn
Today there's no room for Him even in a manger. Each year we read more and more newspaper stories about another nativity scene being banished from our country first from the government properties, then the school, the public places,the private businesses. After all, we're told, we live in multicultural world. The sight of the baby Jesus in a manger violates the separation of church and state. The manger scene offends people of other faiths.Gradually, Christmas has become a holiday separate and apart from the celebration of the birth of Jesus.
What a lovely, sacred scene to have caused so much commotion. An adoring Mary and Joseph, gazing down at this child of God, with angels and shepherds worshipping in the background of the stable. A beautiful, pastoral scene.
But perhaps we shouldn't be shocked that this innocent depiction of Christ's birth is not wanted by the world today. We read out loud the lovely verse each year. "because there was no room for them at the inn" without thinking what that really means. The fact is, our Lord came toblesd and light up aworld that never did have room for Him. He has never been welcomed by the world, only by one heart after another throughout time.
PRAYER THIUGHT:Precious Lord, thank You for the great gift of Your life, for being born in a world that didn't want You because You knew we neede You to be our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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