Thursday, December 28, 2023

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Matthew 6:20-21
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

There’s so much more to live for than life. This was a core theme of Jesus’ sermon on the mount, where He urged His followers to stop investing so much effort, stress and worry into making life perfect. Without God, and without Heaven, life is meaningless; it begins and ends, and everything in between, good and bad, amounts to nothing when the dust settles. But with Christ, suddenly life has purpose. That purpose isn’t to hoard up as much satisfaction as possible before you die: it’s to be Christ’s representative here on earth, leading others to Jesus and serving Him in your own unique way. And your reward? A treasure in Heaven that does not decay and cannot be taken.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
John 1:9-10
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.

Jesus was born into this world, and He lived among its people. The world and everything and everyone in it, was made through Him; He and God are one. And yet, the creation didn’t recognize the creator. Pride was the core corruption that led Adam and Eve to reject God, and it was pride that blinded the scribes and pharisees when they saw Jesus. Instead of the religious big shots, it was the humble, the lowly, and the meek who saw Christ for who He really was. Who do you say that He is?

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Isn’t it all so incredible? The God of the universe is an amazing, generous, and most of all personal God. He made you for a reason, and He loves you like His own child. How much better does it get? The angels who brought the good news to the shepherds weren’t kidding when they said, “peace on earth among those with whom He is pleased!” If you’ve made Jesus the Lord of your life and had your sins forgiven, what could go wrong? Even if life falls apart, your identity remains the same: you’re a child of the Most-High, bought for a price, and destined for eternity!

Monday, December 25, 2023

Monday, December 25, 2023
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

It’s Christmas day. Across the world families and friends are exchanging gifts and sharing the joy of the holiday! But the joy of Christmas doesn’t rely on brightly wrapped presents or a twinkling tree. The true joy comes from the greatest gift that’s ever been given, Jesus Christ, a piece of God himself, born as a human and laid in a manger for His first night on earth. Angels would sing a welcome song to Him and watch the Christ-child as He grew from a boy into a man. One day, those angels would see the Son of God be crucified by the very people He came to save. This was His gift to man, so that whoever would believe in Christ would not perish but be with Him in paradise.

Friday, December 22, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Christ coming into the world is the real reason we celebrate Christmas. I hope that this year, you find opportunities to share the true meaning of Christmas with those who need to hear it: the good news that God has sent His Son, and that because of His grace, we all can all find salvation through faith in Him.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Christ is your personal counselor, your mighty God, your everlasting Father, and your Prince of Peace; Father, Son and Holy Spirit all wrapped in one. Instead of overthrowing the Romans and saving the Jewish nation, Jesus overthrew sin itself, saving everyone from the grip of death! And to prove that death no longer had any power, He rose from the grave. When He was born in a manger two thousand years ago, humanity’s story truly changed forever.