Week 34 - The Journey
"While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."" Luke 2:6-7, 10-12
No room for Him. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b. There was a time in my life that I was that Inn Keeper, God was not even a thought in my head, I was too busy to spend time concerned about some silly Christmas story, my story. Today, I am still that same Inn Keeper but the house is full of God and His Holy family.
Unexpected gifts when we say yes to God, it is a journey that evolves. Are you struggling - God is knocking. Are you getting in trouble - God is knocking. Are you angry - God is knocking. Are you lost and don't know where to turn - God is knocking. Are you just fine, nothing crazy going on and God is no where to be found - God will soon be knocking invite Him in before all the ups and downs of life change your world.
Nothing hurts God's heart more than being turned away when He has the best gift to give you. We have all heard the Christmas story from the time we were little but have we lived the greatest gift there ever is? Maybe you have, now think about all those you encounter that have yet to open that door to let Him in. Think of all the situations that you are aware of and God is the answer.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." John 3:16. This is only the beginning it means nothing if our belief isn't followed up with action, like reading His word, praying daily, listening for God, recognizing God in your midst, living out the Gospels daily. "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit," Matthew 28:19
Make Christmas be real every day you walk this earth, it is an unbelievable journey when God is on the inside.
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father, I thank You for this day and all it has to offer, I thank You for the gift of this day. You and I enter it knowing that nothing will come our way that we can not handle. I thank You for the gift of Your only begotten Son, Your firstborn child. "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Colossians 1:15. I thank You for the gift of Christmas and for being another one of Your sons following as best as I can, falling regularly but always getting back up. Prayers for the Inn Keepers who reject You not knowing what awaits when they say "yes". In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Love, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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