Heart Ready For Jesus To Come

How can we ever wrap our minds around the fact that Jesus left perfection and worship in heaven where He was honoured, to come to earth, put on human flesh and live and die for us.

There was no room for Him in Bethlehem to be born that first Christmas night and we often struggle to make room for Him in our busy schedules – especially during these weeks leading up to Christmas. 

This really is what these 4 weeks of Advent are all about – making our hearts ready to welcome Jesus and the fullness of His life and power as we surrender our will and our life to the care and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be

 prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks

 you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:15

One of the most familiar Christmas songs is “Joy To The World” and in that song we are invited to prepare our hearts and make room for Jesus.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come

Let earth receive her king

Let every heart prepare Him room

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven and heaven and nature sing

 We are grateful, Lord Jesus,  as we remember how You left heaven to come to earth as a baby and then to grow up and offer Your life for us on the cross. We are encouraged as we reflect on the Good News that You are coming again for all of us who believe.

But our focus is on this day and Your desire to do this day with us in the best possible way and so with the songwriter we pray:

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.  Amen

Let’s make room for Jesus today and each day.  Have a great day.