The UPPER ROOM Devotional 6th December 2023: Prepare Him Room
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for December 6, 2023 Message written by Nelson Nwosu (Anambra, Nigeria). God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S READING
Isaiah 40:1-11
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
How will I make room for Christ in my heart today?
To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
In October 1975 I had a near-fatal car accident and suffered a dislocated hip, a wounded knee, broken ribs, and facial lacerations. After multiple surgeries and two weeks in the hospital, I was released to recuperate.
When Advent arrived, memories of past Christmases engulfed me: gift-giving, letter-writing, baking, candy-making, pageants, parties, cantatas, caroling, and special worship services. I lay in bed with a tear-stained face and cried out, “Dear God, how will I ever get ready for Christmas?” Then familiar words sprang into my mind, “Let every heart prepare him room.”* I realized that the only preparation I truly needed was to prepare my heart to receive Christ anew.
And what blessings I received! My children were close by and helpful. I embraced the help of my sisters in Christ who worked around my home. I discovered ways to minister while I recuperated at home. When I was able to get around on crutches, I attended three events that made my Christmas season feel complete. Let us truly hear and respond to the call to prepare room for Christ in our hearts.
*Isaac Watts, “Joy to the World,” 1719.
TODAY’S PRAYER
All thanks and praise to you, Holy One, for the precious gift of Jesus Christ. Open our hearts to accept Christ anew and serve him joyfully. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Someone recovering from surgery
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