No Room
This meditative article by Michael DeVries reflects on Luke 2:7 and the nativity account, emphasizing the importance of approaching Scripture with child-like faith rather than philosophical skepticism. DeVries uses the familiar experience of finding "no vacancy" to explore the spiritual significance of Christ's humble birth and invites families to receive this mystery together with simplicity and belief.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn -- Luke 2:7 In a very real sense this is the account of a birth that only children, spiritual children with a child-like faith, can receive. Many learned men and women stumble over this story. Yea, the mysteries of the kingdom are hidden from the wise and prudent and revealed unto babes. Our children and young people know and understand what...
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