“So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 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” Luke 2:6-7, NKJV.

Joseph and Mary desperately needed a room, but the inn had none. Two people that had been on this incredible journey for many months and now this is how it ends? Yet, Jesus was born in a manger.

Even as a man, I find myself to get very emotional as I consider the symbolism from God because it wasn’t the cleanest place. It is a trough or feeder for animals. At the French root of the word, manger means “to eat”. The animals would come to this open box to eat and be satisfied.

He came humble with no crown. Holy but became dirty. Rich but born poor. Innocent but born to be found guilty. Owner of all, but literally came with nothing. Truly Jesus came for us. The Bread of Life, came in a manger, to meet our need, and now any man that hungers and thirsts, can come eat and be satisfied. Right in the middle of mankind’s sin, God gave the world His holiness.

In the middle of your mess and mistakes, you’ll always find Jesus where you need him and he will satisfy. May the manger full you with a holy emotion today that Jesus loves you and truly came for you.

Prayer: Father, I honor and praise You. Thank you Jesus for coming to save us. The manger shows you came and met us where man was in sin. You met me where I was. I thank you that you will always meet me where I need you the most and give me victory. Hallelujah. In Jesus name’, Amen!

Study: John 6:35, Philippians 2:6-8