Morning Moments

THE GRIEF

Lk 2:7 And 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.

I want to do something today that I don't often do and that I don't really approve of doing, but I think you will understand. This is a devotional and as I meditate on these verses I do see certain spiritual or applicational things that may be true in a larger sense but are not true to the text. It is one of those thing that I want us to think about now.

Look at the phrase "no room"! When we see this in context, we may think it was a little sad for the King of Israel to be born in a stable because ther was "no room" in the inn, but we KNOW it was part of the plan of God. This amazing One, who was the creator and sustainer of all things was born in the most humble of circumstances.

The thing that jumps out at me as I meditate upon these two words, "no room", is that it is so true of the crown of God's creation - man. With all God has done, all He has said, written, prevented, and proved, man still persists with "NO ROOM" in the heart for this divine expression of love and truth.

NO ROOM in our governments as we attempt to solve insurmountable problems without Him.

NO ROOM in our marriages as our homes fall apart and our children fall prey to the world.

NO ROOM in ours financial systems that are going belly up all over the world.

NO ROOM on Wall Street where greed has consumed lives and wrecked them.

NO ROOM in our classrooms where young minds are robbed of absolutes and all has become abstract and relative.

NO ROOM in our bed rooms where the beautiful picture of pure passion and intimacy is godly.

NO ROOM in our recreation where laughter and fun are replaced by fierce competition.

NO ROOM in our sports as greed, gain, and glory exceed good examples.

NO ROOM in our News where most is filled with lies and negative criticism and inuendos.

NO ROOM for love, forgiveness, being neighborly, friendly, safe, helpful, and on and on.

When our hearts, from Wall Sreet to Main Street, find room for JESUS, there will be a BIRTH of New Life among us because of a New Birth of life within us.

Take you neighbor a cake or something this Christmas. Present someone you don't really know with a present of hope and encouragement. Don't be afraid to say Merry Christmas to those who want to wish you Happy Holidays. It's CHRISTMAS! Let's HONOR the GIFTS God gave and KEEPS ON GIVING!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!