January, 2009
No room in the inn
“As you make your plans for this new year, be careful not to fill your Inn and crowd out Jesus.”
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
As you begin this New Year, ask yourself this question. Have you left room for Jesus in your Inn?
I was intrigued at how this particular part of the Christmas story grabbed me this year. The Inn can be representative of our lives. There are just so many rooms in our lives and it is amazing how fast we can fill them with meaningless pursuits. There are so many different “guests” wanting to come occupy our hearts. As you make your plans for this new year, be careful not to fill your Inn and crowd out Jesus. If you find that your Inn is overbooked, remember that you are the Inn keeper, and you are the one that gives out the keys to the rooms of your life. Is your “Inn” full? Details
