<p><strong>What do you do when it feels like there’s no room for you?</strong> 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 <em>no room is never the end of the story</em>.</p><p>God is orchestrating something bigger—placing people, gifts, and opportunities exactly where they belong to bring unity in Christ.</p><p><strong>What to expect:</strong></p><ul><li>Encouragement for leaders who feel overlooked or blocked</li><li>A biblical perspective on closed doors and divine placement</li><li>Why comparison and envy undermine unity</li><li>Hope for trusting God’s bigger plan in leadership and ministry</li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> 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</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Christian leadership, Advent devotional, waiting on God, closed doors, faith and leadership, Christian men, ministry leadership, unity in Christ, spiritual maturity</p><p><strong>Hashtags:</strong> #ChristianLeadership #AdventDevotional #FaithAndLeadership #ChristianMen #WaitingOnGod #MinistryLeadership #UnityInChrist #HopeInChrist</p><p>🛜 Find out how you can help strengthen unity in Christ with us. Follow and contact us through social media and our website. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/inHoPE.tv">https://linktr.ee/inHoPE.tv</a> 🎄 Check out Holiday Playlist for more Advent encouragement. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR58w55nniJKp-E-9uJoZkTp-YWovDuPv&amp;si=HAUhU_5N3VuBOgOi">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR58w55nniJKp-E-9uJoZkTp-YWovDuPv&amp;si=HAUhU_5N3VuBOgOi</a></p>