HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS

"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

Luke 2:1-7
King James Version

John W. Peterson wrote the beautiful inspiring hymn "No Room". The words in this hymn bring tears to my eyes knowing that there was no room for Jesus when He was born.

"No room, only a manger of hay, No room, He is a stranger today, No room, here in His world turned away, No room, no room;

No room, here in the hearts of mankind, No room, no cheery welcome could find, No room, surely the world is blind, No room.

Angels, in heaven up yonder, Watch with amazement and wonder To see the Son of the Highest treated so! No room, only a manger of hay, No room, He is a stranger today, No room, here in His world turned away, No room, no room, no room."

Have you made room for Jesus in your heart, in your time and in everything you do? Does He come first in your life? After all that Jesus has done for us, He deserves to have first place.

Happy Birthday, Jesus. I love You so much. Thank You for all You have done for me. You are so precious to me and it is a privilege to be loved by You.

One happy joyous day I will have the privilege to see You face to face. I'm going to give You the biggest hug You have ever received.

Joanne Lowe
December 25, 2021