His defeat of death on the cross was the final nail in our enemy’s coffin. He lived in human skin, choosing to experience the physical and mental strain of humanity. Immanuel, God with us, knows how we feel. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to earth to save us from the penalty for sin, which is death. Reflect: Christ’s birth on earth fulfilled many prophesies, leaving a rock-solid trail of ultimate and unshakeable Truth. Worship: Listen to “Oh, Holy Night.” Sing along, and let the hope of who Jesus is seep into the cracked and wounded places this year has left on our hearts. As we gaze at the landscape around us and the intricate uniqueness of our reflection, may we pause to purposefully give praise to You for Your miracles, Your blessings, Your grace, and Jesus. Through Christ, we are all welcome to come to You. You loved us so much, You sent Your Son to save us. Through the chaos of these current days we vow to seek and focus on You and Your unchanging truth. We will choose to rejoice and be glad in it. Glory to You for this day, which You have made. Holy Spirit, Advocate and Comforter, Breath and Strength. Jesus, Messiah and Savior, Light and Living Water. Pray: God, Abba Father, Yahweh, Elohim and Jehovah. Nothing can thwart God’s purposes for our lives! We are children of God, righteous heirs to His Kingdom! Our hope is not in fleeting news reports, but in our God who created the universe, hung the stars, and knit us in our mother’s womb. We find hope in who Jesus is, and who we are because of His sacrifice. God’s plan always included a rescue for us, and a way for us to escape the power of sin and death through Jesus. Jesus didn’t first arrive on the scene of Scripture when He came to earth. He is Living Water, Messiah, and one person of our mysterious Triune God. Genesis 1 proclaims, “let there be light!” Jesus Christ is light and life. Jesus is light, in Him there is no darkness. He often referred to himself as “the one Jesus loved.” The gospel of John begins with a description of who Jesus is, why He came to earth, and our opportunity to be adopted into the family of God. Reflect: John was Jesus’ best friend on this earth.
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