Room for the King
12/22/2025
“The Virgin Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”
— Luke 2:7 (NIV)
Luke tells the story with such quiet simplicity, yet it carries staggering weight. The Savior of the world entered not with applause, but with humility. No palace. No reserved space. No announcement that demanded attention. Just a manger, an animal’s feeding trough, because there was no room.
It’s tempting to read this and shake our heads at Bethlehem. How could they miss Him? But if we slow down, we realize this verse isn’t only about where Jesus was born; it’s about how easily He can be crowded out.
The guest room wasn’t evil. It was just full. Full of travelers. Full of plans. Full of priorities. And sometimes that’s exactly how our hearts look. Not hostile to Jesus, just occupied. Busy schedules. Loud worries. Well-meaning commitments. We don’t reject Him; we just don’t make space.
And yet, Jesus still comes.
He doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. He doesn’t demand a throne before arriving. He enters the mess, the noise, the ordinary places of life. A manger reminds us that God is not intimidated by our limitations. He is willing to meet us right where we are, even if it’s not ideal, even if it’s unfinished.
Cloths and a manger also tell us something about God’s nature. The King of Heaven chose vulnerability. He chose dependence. He chose to be held. From the very beginning, Jesus shows us that true greatness looks like humility, and real power is wrapped in love.
The question Luke 2:7 gently asks us is this: Is there room for Him now?
Not just at Christmas. Not just in tradition or memory. But today, right in the middle of your life as it is. The exhausted places. The cluttered places. The places where you feel unprepared.
He doesn’t need a perfect guest room. He just needs permission.
Action Steps:
* Take a few quiet moments and honestly ask yourself where your life feels “too full.”
* Name one thing, an attitude, a habit, a distraction, that may be crowding out time with Jesus.
* Intentionally create space for Him.
Your challenge today is simple but holy: make room. Even if it feels small. Even if it feels humble. He will meet you there.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You came quietly, humbly, and full of grace. Forgive me for the times my heart has been so full that I left little room for You. Today, I open the door again. Come into the ordinary places of my life. Meet me in my mess. Reign in my heart. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“The Virgin Mary gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.”
— Luke 2:7 (NIV)
Luke tells the story with such quiet simplicity, yet it carries staggering weight. The Savior of the world entered not with applause, but with humility. No palace. No reserved space. No announcement that demanded attention. Just a manger, an animal’s feeding trough, because there was no room.
It’s tempting to read this and shake our heads at Bethlehem. How could they miss Him? But if we slow down, we realize this verse isn’t only about where Jesus was born; it’s about how easily He can be crowded out.
The guest room wasn’t evil. It was just full. Full of travelers. Full of plans. Full of priorities. And sometimes that’s exactly how our hearts look. Not hostile to Jesus, just occupied. Busy schedules. Loud worries. Well-meaning commitments. We don’t reject Him; we just don’t make space.
And yet, Jesus still comes.
He doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. He doesn’t demand a throne before arriving. He enters the mess, the noise, the ordinary places of life. A manger reminds us that God is not intimidated by our limitations. He is willing to meet us right where we are, even if it’s not ideal, even if it’s unfinished.
Cloths and a manger also tell us something about God’s nature. The King of Heaven chose vulnerability. He chose dependence. He chose to be held. From the very beginning, Jesus shows us that true greatness looks like humility, and real power is wrapped in love.
The question Luke 2:7 gently asks us is this: Is there room for Him now?
Not just at Christmas. Not just in tradition or memory. But today, right in the middle of your life as it is. The exhausted places. The cluttered places. The places where you feel unprepared.
He doesn’t need a perfect guest room. He just needs permission.
Action Steps:
* Take a few quiet moments and honestly ask yourself where your life feels “too full.”
* Name one thing, an attitude, a habit, a distraction, that may be crowding out time with Jesus.
* Intentionally create space for Him.
Your challenge today is simple but holy: make room. Even if it feels small. Even if it feels humble. He will meet you there.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You came quietly, humbly, and full of grace. Forgive me for the times my heart has been so full that I left little room for You. Today, I open the door again. Come into the ordinary places of my life. Meet me in my mess. Reign in my heart. Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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