All went to their own towns to be registered.
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.
While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."
"Let every heart prepare Him room" is a phrase we sing or read often during this season.
We prepare room for Him in our lives. We set aside time to be intentional this Advent season. We ponder the mysteries of all being welcomed to the manger. We actively seek to let go of the things that are keeping us from rejoicing this season.
Now we are just days away from the day we set aside year after year to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Are we prepared? I don't mean do we have all the gifts wrapped and cookies baked. I mean are our hearts prepared for this celebration?
Will we be able to celebrate regardless of the circumstances we are assaulted with? Will we be celebrating even if things don't go how we desired or expected? Will we celebrate even if no one else around is celebrating the real reason for this season?
Let every heart prepare Him room.
