What do you do when it feels like there’s no room for you? In this Advent reflection, we look at Mary and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem—and what it teaches Christian leaders about closed doors, overlooked seasons, and God’s intentional placement. If you’re leading in ministry, work, or community and feel stuck, sidelined, or uncertain about your next step, this message reminds you that no room is never the end of the story.
God is orchestrating something bigger—placing people, gifts, and opportunities exactly where they belong to bring unity in Christ.
What to expect:
Timestamps: 0:11 – Arrival in Bethlehem 0:56 – When there’s “no room” 1:25 – Feeling overlooked in leadership and ministry 2:18 – Closed doors aren’t the end 3:01 – God’s bigger plan and unity 4:16 – Abounding in hope
Keywords: Christian leadership, Advent devotional, waiting on God, closed doors, faith and leadership, Christian men, ministry leadership, unity in Christ, spiritual maturity
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