Luke 2:10
She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.
We all are reminded of the story of Jesus' birth each year on this celebration of His birthday; on Christmas. We picture Joseph knocking on the innkeepers door only to discover a No Vacancy sign. They had to seek alternate accommodations.
How often do we hang out the same sign when a believer that is not at the same place in their walk, the place we perceive ourselves to be at, attempts to join our fellowship? Do our actions speak No Vacancy to them?
We say that there are no class distinctions in our society, but how often do we reject those that are not living like we do because they make us uncomfortable? Do our remarks make them seek alternate accommodations?
God wants us to tear down that sign. He wants us to welcome every one of His children. What we do for the least of them, we do for Him. ~ DickEvans.org
She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.
We all are reminded of the story of Jesus' birth each year on this celebration of His birthday; on Christmas. We picture Joseph knocking on the innkeepers door only to discover a No Vacancy sign. They had to seek alternate accommodations.
How often do we hang out the same sign when a believer that is not at the same place in their walk, the place we perceive ourselves to be at, attempts to join our fellowship? Do our actions speak No Vacancy to them?
We say that there are no class distinctions in our society, but how often do we reject those that are not living like we do because they make us uncomfortable? Do our remarks make them seek alternate accommodations?
God wants us to tear down that sign. He wants us to welcome every one of His children. What we do for the least of them, we do for Him. ~ DickEvans.org
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