No Room at the Inn 

   “She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2: 7) 

   The savior of the world, the Son of God, became man and there was no room for Him in the inn.  As I look around this Christmas it appears there is still very little, if any, room for Jesus.

   I walk around my neighborhood and see houses decorated for Christmas.  I see Santa Claus, reindeers, snowmen, and many other decorations but I see virtually nothing recognizing the birth of Christ.  It’s as if secularism has finally achieved its’ goal of actually taking Christ out of Christmas.

   In stores there are many different Christmas decorations available but, again, practically nothing to indicate that we are to be celebrating the birth of Christ.  The fact that there seems to be no demand for displays recognizing the true meaning of Christmas is a telling sign of our society.  As it was in Bethlehem, there appears to be no room for Jesus in society.

   I am all in favor of Christmas being fun, and most of the secular displays are of no concern.  Commercialism and secularism are always going to be the dominating factors in most any holiday including Christmas.  That isn’t going to change unless we make it change and I see no effort in that direction.  I wish it were different, but it is a sinful, damaged world in which we live.

   The real question is a much more personal one.  Is there room for Jesus in your inn? 

You came to save us.

To bring forgiveness and mercy.

To offer eternal life in You.

May we embrace You as our Savior. 

Amen