One of the characters that was part of the first Christmas that makes me reflect the most is, without a doubt, the busy innkeeper. How many of us can identify with him!
This man had the chance of assisting and hosting Mary, who was about to give birth Jesus! (Luke 2:4-7), but he didn't do it for being immersed in his business, which looked like to go well.
What could've the innkeeper thought? Maybe he justified himself thinking: "Wow, God's blessing me a lot, I have the inn full! I cannot be irresponsible and neglect the guests He sent me because of the problems of one person", or maybe he just didn't realize of the urgent need of Joseph and Mary for being so focused on the things he had to do. Whichever might be the case, he lost his opportunity.
Matthew 25:31-46 teaches us that when we help others in need, we actually help Jesus Himself, and it is curious how Jesus, the birthday boy, passed unnoticed on the holidays for being so immersed in our own businesses.
As much as the material things like the presents, the decoration, the dinner, job, etc., as the no-material things like being away from the love ones or a member of the family isn't with us anymore, make us to turn our eyes from helping others to focus on ourselves. Our Heavenly Father may be giving us a chance to be blessed by blessing others (some even blessed angels - Hebrews 13:2), but we loose that opportunity when we only focus on our own needs.
I encourage you on this Christmas to be aware to someone else's needs, knowing that your Heavenly Father will be taking note that action of love (Hebrews 6:10) to reward you, and know as well, that you're going to be doing it for Jesus Himself.
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