The Christmas story's infamous Innkeeper uttered the words, "No room", describing not just his inn, but also his life and our lives too as we live the excessively busy lives that we do. In contrast, Joseph, the peasant carpenter betrothed to Mary, had the room to receive the wounds, bewilderment, and ultimately the joy of the baby Jesus. In a world that encourages "No room", the greatest tragedy comes in the things we miss; and conversely, the great joy when room in our hearts opens the door for God's blessing and presence into our lives. ( notes)