I had a small get-together this afternoon at my apartment for a few ladies to learn about essential oils. It was in the afternoon, but I prepared a few tidbits for noshing and everyone had a good time.
It was the first time I've had anyone over since I moved here and I enjoyed preparing for them. The place is decorated for Christmas now (actually, it's been that way since early November…) and I enjoyed showing off all the decorations.
It also gave me an idea of how many people I could entertain comfortably. I've always been anxious about inviting a group over and not having enough room for everyone. People get uncomfortable and leave and then things fall apart and it's over before it began. I said I get anxious.
Today was a good day. I had fun pulling dishes out and preparing food and arranging it. Been a while since I've done that and I think I want to do that more. Wait for your invitation…
I like my apartment. It's not big, but it's not too small. It's cozy and comfy, for me. I'm very grateful for this apartment. With the world's economy the way it is and so many people struggling and so many going without shelter, I am most fortunate to have a roof over my head. I am grateful.
I say all of this to lead into today's devotional that tells of there being no room at the inn. God had the power to make a room available, but He chose not to. God had the power to have allowed Jesus to be born into a wealthy family or to allow him to come down off of the cross and save himself. But He didn't.
God’s will was that though Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor. The “No Vacancy” signs over all the motels in Bethlehem were for your sake. “For your sake he became poor” (2 Corinthians 8:9).
God rules all things—even motel capacities—for the sake of his children. The Calvary road begins with a “No Vacancy” sign in Bethlehem and ends with the spitting and scoffing of the cross in Jerusalem.
I found this song this evening and thought it fitting. He became poor for our sake and then entered into our humanity to comfort and provide a way to the Father, via the Calvary road. That's something I forget at times. The Calvary road began at that manger.
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