Multiverse

**Architecture, see footnote 3.

    When God in human flesh came into this world we live in, he was not born in a palace but in a manger. The creator of the universe and the most powerful of all decided to introduce himself in a manger. He could've been presented as someone in a palace or a king's son but he didn't. He was not aiming for power or position in the world's eyes. It is interesting to know that they "placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for [him]".1


    I wonder if the people during that time knew that he was the God in human flesh and the one who had been prophesied to be the savior of the world will they give him special treatment and reserve a room for him? 



    Learning the concept of multi-verse, now what if there was a parallel universe where Jesus had been born in the most luxurious place and had been given special treatment. Even without a parallel universe we can always give the most special treatment for him over our lives and give him the best room in our hearts? In our busy schedule "Is there still enough room for Jesus in our hearts? Does he has a place in our hearts?"2


    We've been reading the nativity narrative for years. Some people read the birth of Jesus as their devotion during December. But do we make room for him? Not just every Christmas but every day throughout the remaining 364 days in the year.




Footnotes:

1 Abalos, Marlo. "Symbols of Christmas". Sermon at ENEC, Calgary, AB, December 19, 2021.

2 BibleHub. https://biblehub.com/luke/2-7.htm (Accessed on Dec 26, 2021)

3 These are some collections of thoughts and reflections in my notes during the service. Not intended for formal essays, blogs, or academic writing.

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