She gave birth
to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in
a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
— Luke 2:7 (NLT)
There
is something tender and almost painfully gentle about Away in a Manger.
No fanfare, no palace, no room at the inn.
The Savior of the world entered humanity not with noise or power, but with humility. A feeding trough became His first bed. Strips of cloth replaced royal robes. Heaven touched earth in the quietest way imaginable.
It’s easy to overlook the simplicity of this moment because we know how the story ends. But at the beginning, there was nothing impressive about it—at least not by the world’s standards. And maybe that’s the point.
Jesus did not come to overwhelm us. He came to draw near.
In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more success, more recognition, more perfection—Away in a Manger reminds us that God often works through the small, the overlooked, and the ordinary.
Maybe your life feels a bit like that manger right now—crowded, messy, or unprepared. Maybe there’s no room, no quiet, no sense that you have it all together. And yet, that is exactly where Jesus chooses to come.
The manger reminds us that God is not waiting for perfection. He is looking for willingness. He meets us right where we are and brings His presence into our imperfect spaces.
This year, let's make room—not in polished appearances or perfect plans—but in humble, open hearts ready to receive Him.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
— Luke 2:7 (NLT)
The Savior of the world entered humanity not with noise or power, but with humility. A feeding trough became His first bed. Strips of cloth replaced royal robes. Heaven touched earth in the quietest way imaginable.
It’s easy to overlook the simplicity of this moment because we know how the story ends. But at the beginning, there was nothing impressive about it—at least not by the world’s standards. And maybe that’s the point.
Jesus did not come to overwhelm us. He came to draw near.
In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more success, more recognition, more perfection—Away in a Manger reminds us that God often works through the small, the overlooked, and the ordinary.
Maybe your life feels a bit like that manger right now—crowded, messy, or unprepared. Maybe there’s no room, no quiet, no sense that you have it all together. And yet, that is exactly where Jesus chooses to come.
The manger reminds us that God is not waiting for perfection. He is looking for willingness. He meets us right where we are and brings His presence into our imperfect spaces.
This year, let's make room—not in polished appearances or perfect plans—but in humble, open hearts ready to receive Him.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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