Mary and Joseph had gone to Bethlehem on official business mandated by the decree from Caesar Augustus. While they were there it was time for the baby to be born.
Notice that Mary brought forth her “firstborn” son, which would indicate there would be more children to follow. If Jesus had been the only child born to Mary the Bible would have said, “She brought forth a son.” Mary had at least six additional children after giving birth to Jesus.
If we had been planning this event and telling this story we would have had an “advance planning and preparation committee,” of the most noble dignitaries assigned the task of finding the nicest suite in the finest hotel in Bethlehem for Mary and Joseph to stay in while in Bethlehem, and the very best bassinet in which the Son of God would be placed. But, with no room in the inn, Jesus was born in a stable.
We blame the innkeeper for not providing room for Jesus. True, the innkeeper did not take down the “No Vacancy” sign but he did not know who this Child was. You have heard the story many times perhaps, but have you made room in your heart, your life, your home, your schedule for Jesus? Or, is the “No Vacancy” sign still on the door of your heart?
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