“It’s not too late.” That was the thought that changed our Christmas. “It’s not too late.”
Maybe that’s a thought for you this Christmas. What would it take to make this a great, great Christmas? Maybe it’s not too late. What would it take to put a smile on someone’s face? “It’s not too late.” Is there somebody you should call? Is it time to bury an old grudge? … Is it time to invite God into your life? “It’s not too late.”
Remember the story of the first Christmas? There was no room at the inn. In other words, the innkeeper missed out on the first Christmas. Picture it! Mary and Joseph show up at the door. It’s after midnight. Mary’s in her third Trimester. Joseph knocks on the door. (Knock.)
Remember the story of the first Christmas? There was no room at the inn. In other words, the innkeeper missed out on the first Christmas. Picture it! Mary and Joseph show up at the door. It’s after midnight. Mary’s in her third Trimester. Joseph knocks on the door. (Knock.)
“Yes?”
The innkeeper opens up the door. He’s in his pajamas, holding a lantern. The only sounds you can hear in the inn are the sounds of snoring. He takes one look at Mary.
At that moment, don’t you know what that innkeeper’s thinking? A pregnant lady? That could trouble. Suppose she goes into labor and screams and wakes up the other guests? And the baby? Babies are noisy. This is a motel, not a maternity ward.
So, he says, “Sorry, lady. Maybe try the stable out back. Might have been able to fit you in earlier, but now … it’s too late.”
The innkeeper missed the opportunity. He missed the chance to open the door to Jesus. But it’s not too late for you.
Jesus is saying to you today: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in.” (Revelation 3:20)
Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart. Maybe you feel His presence right now. Maybe you felt it during the singing of the Christmas Carols or when you walked into this beautifully decorated church. Maybe you saw it in the smile of a friend or in the eyes of a child. It’s not too late. He’s calling to you: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.”
Jesus is here now. Jesus is here for you.
He will never force His way into your life. All you have to do is open the door. It’s not too late!
Let’s crack open that door right now … with a prayer …
Dear Lord Jesus,
Was that a gentle tapping at the door? Whatever it was, I heard it. I felt it. It’s You, trying to get my attention.
I want You in my life, Lord. I do. Things just seem to go better when You’re a part of my life. So, I’m opening the door now. I’m opening my heart. It’s not too late to make this the most wonderful Christmas of my life.
Merry Christmas, Lord Jesus!
Amen.