Category Archives: Christmas Devotional

This is what the angels told the shepherds in Luke 2:10 when they announced the birth of Jesus.This world is so desperate for good news – everywhere we look, it’s easy to see one bad report after another. Jesus coming is the most joyous news the world has ever heard… and it is for EVERYONE.ContinueContinue reading “December 9”

This is the fourth description of His Name in Isaiah 9:6 – “He shall be called the Prince of Peace.”In the New Testament, Jesus told His disciples, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.” (John 14:27 NLT) The peaceContinueContinue reading “December 8”

This is the third description of His Name in Isaiah 9:6 – “He shall be called Everlasting Father.” (some translations say “Eternal Father”)This, at first, can seem unusual as Jesus is the second part of the God-head (Father, Son and Spirit). In this same passage, Jesus is referred to as a Son (“unto us aContinueContinue reading “December 7”

This is the second description of His Name in Isaiah 9:6 – “He shall be called Mighty God.”This Name is so comforting to me. He is mighty – that means powerful and strong and able. He rides on clouds, He commands armies of angels, He speaks and light is formed, He calls out every starContinueContinue reading “December 6”

This is the first description of His Name in Isaiah 9:6 – “He shall be called Wonderful Counselor.” What an incredible Name for an incredible need – we all have the need for direction and wisdom and help. The Hebrew word for “wonderful” here is based on the word “pala” which means “a phenomenon lyingContinueContinue reading “December 5”

“Then Mary responded, saying, ‘This is amazing! I will be a mother for the Lord! As His servant, I accept whatever He has for me.'” – Luke 1:38 (The Passion) When the angel told Mary that she had been chosen to bring the Messiah into the world, this was her response and I am constantlyContinueContinue reading “December 4”

“Praise be to the exalted Lord God of Israel, for He has seen us through eyes of grace, and He comes as our Hero-God to set us free! He appears to us as a mighty Savior…” – Luke 1:69 These words, so very long awaited, were spoken by the old priest, Zechariah – “He comesContinueContinue reading “December 3”

It seems out of place, almost insensitive, to turn our hearts towards the celebration of Christmas when our world is so wounded and countless are hurting. The last couple of years have been challenging for everyone, everywhere, in numerous ways.  Much in our world is so achingly broken, many have lost family members, jobs andContinueContinue reading “December 2”