Very little is mentioned about the inn involved in the birth of Jesus. We know that no rooms were available. We also know that Jesus was laid in a manger, which is a feeding trough for livestock. What humble conditions for the Son of God's birth and bassinet!
I wonder about the innkeeper who made those very modest provisions available. I have heard him depicted as uncaring and insensitive. But I like to think otherwise. I wish to think that someone may not have had much to offer...but gave what they had. Maybe, instead of shutting the door in the face of The King, he made simple but sacrificial room for Him. Perhaps the Baby born that night and placed in a feeding trough...later provided spiritual food to the first man to open a door for Him, literally. I wonder if the innkeeper eventually heard the words, saw the miracles or witnessed the sacrifice of that once tiny, precious Baby.
Is what little I have to offer given to the Messiah? Do I make room for Him in my life? Do I keep the door of my heart open to Him? May I view the innkeeper as one who taught that giving the Saviour my life...simple and insignificant as it may seem..truly makes a difference.<3~thl
Luke 2: 6>7
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