Adventure Bible Family Devotions - December 21, 2020

Room for Jesus Kip gazed at the huge columns inside the ancient building. He and his family were in Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nativity. “According to tradition, this church sits right over Jesus’ birthplace,” Kip’s father said. He was an archaeologist working in the Holy Land. Kip’s sister Mira looked down. “There’s a stable under us?” Their father nodded. “Yes, but not the kind you’re thinking of. The stable Jesus was born in may have been a cave. People often kept animals in caves back then.” The family went down some winding steps. There Kip saw an altar. In the marble floor underneath, a silver star marked the spot where Jesus was born. The people of Bethlehem had little room for Jesus at the time of the first Christmas. The only place they would offer him was a stable! How much room do you have for Jesus? Have you given him the most important place in your life? Or are your days too filled with other things? Ask Jesus today if you need to make more room for him. Bible Verse: [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. – Luke 2:7 Life in Bible Times: In the days when Jesus was born, newborn babies were washed with water. Salt was rubbed on their skin. Then they were wrapped snugly in strips of cloth called swaddling clothes. Bible Gateway Recommendations Buy Now Adventure Bible Book Of Devotions, NIV 365 Days of Adventure Browse more Christian Ministry Resources! Copyright Information NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions: 365 Days of Adventure

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Robin Schmitt Robin Schmitt has written several books for children and adults, including The Adventure Bible Handbook, The NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions, Married for Life , 101 Amazing Things About Heaven , and The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Men . Robin has a passion for inspiring readers of all ages toward spiritual maturity and childlike faith. He lives in Michigan with his wife and three children. Robin blogs at www.robinschmitt.com Want to buy books by Robin Schmitt on Alibris?