Make Room for Jesus
CHRISTMAS JOURNEY · STORY 4 OF 10
Scripture
Luke 2:6–7 (NLT)
[PASTE LUKE 2:6–7 NLT HERE]
What Does “Make Room for Jesus” Mean?
Mary and Joseph finally reached Bethlehem, but when the time came for Jesus to be born, there was no lodging available for them.
Think about that for a moment. Jesus—the Son of God and the Savior the world had been waiting for—didn’t arrive in a palace or a beautiful room prepared for a king. His first bed was a manger.
The people of Bethlehem weren’t necessarily trying to reject Jesus. Most of them didn’t even know who had arrived. They were busy with their own lives, their own families, and everything happening around them.
We can become busy too.
Our days can fill up with school, work, chores, celebrations, presents, phones, television, worries, and plans. None of those things necessarily mean we’re rejecting Jesus. But if we’re not careful, we can become so busy that we leave very little room for Him.
Making room for Jesus doesn’t mean we need a perfect house, a perfect family, or a perfect life. It means choosing to make Him part of the life we already have.
We make room for Jesus when we talk to Him, learn about Him, worship Him, love others, forgive, help someone who needs us, or simply stop for a moment and remember that He is with us.
Jesus doesn’t need a fancy place.
He wants a place in our hearts and our everyday lives.
Talk About It
- Where did Mary lay Jesus after He was born?
- Why wasn’t Jesus born in a comfortable room?
- What are some things that can make our lives feel really busy?
- What do you think it means to “make room” for Jesus?
- What are some ways we can spend time with Jesus?
- What is one way you can make room for Jesus today?
Take It With You
Make Room for Jesus reminds us that Jesus shouldn’t only be part of Christmas.
We can make room for Him every day.
You don’t have to do something huge. You can pray while you’re riding in the car, thank God for something good, read a Bible story, show kindness to someone, or stop for a moment and remember that Jesus is with you.
The important thing isn’t having a perfect place for Jesus.
It’s making Him part of your life.
For little ones, the whole story can be remembered in one simple sentence:
“I can make room for Jesus every day.”
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