There is actually no mention of an inn keeper in the Christmas story. It does tell us there was no room in the inn so we conclude that there must have been an inkeeper. Did he offer them the manger because he was kind hearted or because he wanted a little extra money? So many questions, so few answers. We can rest assured that we don’t need the answers.
What questions did the inn keeper ask? Did he ask for ID? Did you make a copy? Did he ask to see their marriage certificate? Did he do much more than take their money and point at the stable? It is understandable that he didn’t get into the details of their situation. He assumed they were there for the census.
How many people today are in that doorway? They see the celebration. They hear the music. They decorate and go to parties but they never ask the important questions. There isn’t much we can do about the clerk in the 7/11 but we can ask ourselves to pay more attention. Metaphorically have you dismissed the Christ Child as just another event going by? Have you stopped to think about the implications that the Christ Child brings to your world?
Jesus came. Let that be a testimony and not just a day on the calendar.
Merry Christmas.
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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
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