Indeance

I remember that chilly, stormy night. A cold breeze was all around my town. A blanket alone could not keep me warm. I shut all the doors and windows of my motel. I made sure that all those who were inside my motel were safe and secure. I gave them their blankets, and made their beds. I asked them to go to bed with a free mind as I would keep a watch.

 My motel was overcrowded. People from all over the nation were coming to the town in order to abide by the law of the nation. I got some wood from the barn in the backyard and put it into the fire place. I rubbed hard to light the fire and it slowly made my motel warm.

 I was happy that I had given the best service to the people who sought shelter in my motel. I was happy that I had utilized my motel for the service of humanity. I took a blanket and covered myself. I sat at the motel entrance and keep my eyes open. I could see people walking with great pain. The storm was not letting them move. From a distance, I could see a man walking beside a donkey. I saw him taking special care of the lady seated on the donkey. They walked slowly and after every few steps the man would stop and look upto the heavens and then to the lady. They walked on the straight road that led to my motel. I was worried that I would have to say no to them.

 They walked closer to me. They saw the board “Motel Full” and stopped. I took a deep breath and thought within myself, thank god they are not going to knock. The looked at each other and then walked to me. They knocked at my door. They knocked again and again and again and I reluctantly opened it. Before they said anything, I told them to read the board. They looked at me with eyes full of hope and all I could say way I am helpless, I looked closely at the lady and found her in great pain. I quickly realized that she was in labour pains.

 I didn’t wish to say no but I had no room for them. I quickly realized that as I walked by to the barn, I had seen some space in my manger. I looked at them and said “Sorry I don’t have a room for you, nor can I serve you with a blanket as all my hospitality is given to the guests in my motel, but all I can is offer you my manger and leave you to your fate.”

 They were happy to hear these words and blessed me with their heart. That night an Immanuel was born in my manger. All my efforts for my guests, all my hospitality didn’t count, but the manger that I offered them counts till today. People remember my manger every year on Christmas.

 Guys no matter what good you do, not matter how much you give, until you have a space for the Immanuel you gain nothing. No matter if it’s a small old manager at the backyard of your life, if Immanuel is in your life, you have made the best of your life.