Luke 2:7 AMPC
[7] And she gave birth to her Son, her Firstborn; and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room or place for them in the inn.
The One who was promised is now born. The One who had been prophesied about many centuries before is now a reality. The Word of God is such that His name, character, ability and capability are all tied into His Word. He stakes His name and reputation on His Word such that whatever you hear Him say is His bond. He does not lie; in fact, He does not have the ability or the capacity to lie, because He does not have the fallen human nature. He says what He means, and He means whatever He says. You can take His Word as it is to any generation or dispensation, and it will remain ever relevant and impactful. This is the season to remind ourselves of all that God has promised, particularly as they relate to our earthly and eternal homes. God knows that this present earthly phase is temporary, and its best cannot secure eternal life with Him; therefore, He has provided a person and a name that secures that life for us.
God has done His part. As you read the verse above, you see the bits and pieces fall into place. The instruments and channels, as well as resources to be used had been made ready for the season of manifestation. As you read previous devotions, you read the experiences of the virgin mother, as well as those of Joseph the one to be married to the virgin. You read of the many prophecies which came centuries before the physical revelation of the One to save the world from sin. Even the angels in heaven were part of the story, as one of them was sent to the virgin, as well as to Joseph, and even Elizabeth, the aunt to the virgin, all in preparation for the gift that had been promised, and was to be revealed at the appointed time by the God who makes all things beautiful in His time. Can anything surprise this God? Can anything happen without His knowledge or permission?
He is God all by Himself, and He does not need my approval or permission to do whatever He says He wants to do. However, there is a fundamental truth that is again made clear in the verse above, and it is that God does not force Himself on anyone. He makes His will known, but I have to willingly submit to Him. Mary made room; Joseph made room; even the prophets of old all made room, but on the day of manifestation, the place where the gift was to be born had no room. Men had been caught in the drama and demands of the season and they had no room left for the One who was to change the course of human history. As it was then, so is it now. We can get caught up in the drama of the season, eating and drinking and making melody, but there is a reason for the joy, and it has to be because of my personal encounter with the One who makes it make sense. Do you know Him? Have you made room for Him in your heart? You cannot celebrate right if you are not right in and with Him. Make sure you are today. God's time of favour is here
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