Sermon Devotions
Inspiring weekly devotions that motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith in Jesus Christ!
Week of December 21st
Devotion 1: God Is at Work
Scripture:
Matthew 2:15 — He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “OUT OF EGYPT I CALLED MY SON.”
Reflection:
Christmas reminds us that God is always at work, even when the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus seemed chaotic or dangerous. The flight to Egypt, the return to Israel, and the settling in Nazareth were not interruptions to God’s plan; they were fulfillments of it. Long before the manger, God had spoken His promises, and at just the right time, He brought them to pass. As we celebrate Christmas, we are reminded that God is faithful to His Word and actively working in ways we may not yet see.
Prayer:
Thank the Lord for being a faithful, promise-keeping God. Ask that He would help you trust in Him when you cannot see the full picture and remind you that He is always at work in your life. This Christmas, anchor your heart and confidence in Christ’s faithfulness.
Action:
As you prepare for Christmas, take time to reflect on how God has been faithful in your life this year and thank Him for His ongoing work.
Devotion 2: Following God’s Lead
Scripture:
Matthew 2:14 — So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night and left for Egypt.
Reflection:
Joseph’s quiet obedience stands in contrast to the noise and busyness of the Christmas season. When God spoke, Joseph listened, and he acted immediately. His obedience protected the Christ Child and placed him squarely within God’s sovereign plan. Christmas invites us to slow down and listen for God’s leading. Following Jesus may not always be easy or comfortable, but obedience places us right where God wants us to be.
Prayer
Pray that the Holy Spirit would help you hear His voice amid the distractions of this season. Ask that the Father would give you a heart that obeys Him willingly and faithfully and that He would teach you to trust His guidance, even when the path feels uncertain. Yield your life to Jesus, committing yourself to honoring our Savior in all you do and say.
Action:
Ask God to show you one way you can follow His leading this Christmas — through obedience, service, or trust — and take a step in faith.
Devotion 3: Christmas Is About Salvation
Scripture:
Matthew 1:21 — “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Reflection:
At its heart, Christmas is about salvation. Jesus did not come merely to inspire goodwill or bring temporary joy — He came to rescue sinners. From the beginning, His mission was clear: to save His people from their sins. As we celebrate His birth, we remember that the manger points to the greater work He would accomplish through His life, death, and resurrection. Christmas is good news because a Savior has come.
Prayer:
Thank the Father for sending His Son, Jesus, to save you. Pray that He would help you to never lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas, filling your heart with gratitude for His grace. Call on the Holy Spirit to use you to share the hope of salvation with others.
Action:
Take a moment today to thank God specifically for your salvation. Look for an opportunity this week to share the hope of Christ with someone else.
Devotion 4: The Manger Points to the Cross
Scripture:
Luke 24:46 — and He said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day.”
1 Peter 2:24 —and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.”
Reflection:
The joy of Christmas cannot be separated from the suffering of Christ. From His earliest days, Jesus faced danger, rejection, and hardship. The Child born in Bethlehem came for a purpose — to suffer in our place and bear our sins. The manger points forward to the cross where Jesus willingly gave His life so that we might be forgiven and restored to God. Christmas celebrates not only Christ’s birth, but His love displayed through sacrifice.
Prayer:
Thank the Lord Jesus for humbling Himself on the earth for your sake. Praise Him for performing the ultimate sacrifice on the cross, coming to suffer and die for your sins. Ask that He would help you respond to His love with worship and obedience and that your life would reflect a gratitude for the cross.
Action:
Spend quiet time today reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice. As you celebrate His birth, thank Him for the salvation He purchased for you through the cross.
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