No Room for Jesus

Introduction

Testimony

Story of Mathias, the Innkeeper

Luke 2:1. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.

3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”

Romans ruled the known world at that time

Augustus was emperor at the time

All should be counted or taxed

Each had to go to his own city

Joseph went to Bethlehem, the City of David b/c he was of the house and lineage of David

About 90 miles - 4-5 day journey

Mary was engaged to him at the time

Mary was expecting a child

No rooms available

Only place available was a stall with a manger

Angels appeared to shepherds out in the countryside

They said let us go now and see this thing

No room at His birth

No room for him later

Do you make room for him