"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7 (NASB)
One of the first words that comes to mind when most think about the holiday season is "busy." Sad, but true.
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I know it's true in my life. I can get so busy decorating the house, baking goodies, shopping for presents, going to parties and sending Christmas cards. Then, just when I think I've got a handle on it, I receive an unexpected card in the mail or a plate of cookies from a neighbor. What do I do? I find time to return the gesture.
It's usually a challenge, but somehow we find time and make room to do all sorts of things during the holidays.
We make room for company to come. We make room for a Christmas tree in front of the picture window. We make room in our crowded schedule for activities we don't have time for.
Let's take time to consider: Have I made room for Jesus in my busy life this month?
In the familiar story of Christ's birth, I've always been bothered that there was no room in the inn for Jesus. I can't help but think didn't they know who He was? What could have been so important that they couldn't stop to make room for Jesus? My best guess is they were thinking only about themselves and their own busy agenda.
Likewise, we can become so busy with our Christmas plans that we run out of room for Jesus, too.
One of my mother's Christmas traditions is to withhold baby Jesus from her nativity set until Christmas morning. One year, when her first grandson was three years old, he asked, "Grandmamma, where is baby Jesus?"
"He's not been born yet," she explained to Patrick. "Jesus comes on Christmas Day. Then, you'll find Him right here," she added while pointing to the manger.
Source: Proverbs 31 Ministries
Micca Campbell knows what it means to live carefree in the care of God. Whether speaking or writing, her God-given message is clear...a life of liberty in Christ is real and doable! After a house fire claimed the life of her husband, Micca found herself alone, a new mother, and a widow at the age of 21. Having faced every woman's greatest fears, Micca found ultimate peace by placing her cares in the care of God.
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