The Innkeeper: Making Room for Christ

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:7 – “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”

The innkeeper is a minor but pivotal figure in the story of Christ’s birth. Overwhelmed by the crowds in Bethlehem, he missed the significance of the moment and relegated Mary and Joseph to a stable. How often do we, like the innkeeper, get so consumed by the demands of life that we fail to recognize God’s presence? The absence of room for Jesus in the inn reminds us to examine our hearts and priorities. Christmas is an invitation to clear the clutter, make room for Christ, and welcome Him fully into our lives. Let us not miss the extraordinary because we’re preoccupied with the ordinary.

Family Reflection Questions:
• Why do you think the innkeeper didn’t have room for Mary and Joseph?
• How can we, as a family, make more room for Jesus this Christmas?