Pastor Stephen Dedman

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭15‬

Question
How will you live today in gratitude for the gift of Jesus?

Context
Christmas is the celebration of God’s ultimate gift, Jesus. The gift is indescribable because no words, no treasures, no ceremonies can capture its fullness. God did not give a concept, a program, or a plan, He gave Himself. In the quietness of the manger, God took on human form. The Savior came to bring hope to the hopeless, joy to the weary, and life to the lost. Today reminds us that we can’t earn this gift; we simply receive it with gratitude and faith.

Application
God wants to be the center your heart and transform your life. When you invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior, a wonderful thing happens. God comes into your life, it changes you. And when the Holy Spirit lives within, you are never the same.

Nothing compares to receiving the gift of Jesus Christ because His salvation is the ultimate gift of forgiveness and eternal life.

Pause today and reflect on this indescribable gift. Let your heart overflow with joy!

Truth For The Day
Jesus is God’s gift to you today and the ultimate reason for celebration.

Pray
Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son. Help me to receive Him fully and to share His love with others. May my heart reflect the joy and awe of Christmas today. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬

Question
What does it mean for you personally that Jesus was born for you?

Context
Christmas Eve is the moment just before the announcement breaks the silence. Heaven had been preparing for this night, and earth was about to hear the greatest news it has ever known. To the shepherds in the fields, God made the first proclamation: a Savior has been born.

Application
This verse reminds us that Christmas is not simply about a baby, but about a Savior. Jesus did not come as an afterthought or a response to human effort. He was born “for you.” On this night, God steps into our brokenness with purpose and promise. Salvation is no longer distant or hoped for, it has arrived.

Christmas Eve invites us to stop striving and start receiving. The work God promised is already underway. The Savior has come, and with Him comes peace, forgiveness, and new life.

Truth For The Day
What God promised, He has now provided.

Pray
Lord, on this Christmas Eve, we thank You for the gift of Your Son. As we wait to celebrate His birth, help us to receive the Savior You have sent. Fill our hearts with wonder, gratitude, and peace. We rejoice that in Christ, hope has arrived. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬

Question
What might be crowding Jesus out of your heart or schedule this season?

Context
Luke records the details of Jesus’ birth. No room, no welcome, no recognition, yet this was the moment God chose to enter the world. The absence of space did not prevent the arrival of salvation. God’s purposes are never hindered by human inconvenience.

Application
The manger reminds us that love often comes quietly and unexpectedly. Though there was no room for Jesus in the inn, God still made a way. The question of Christmas is not whether Christ has come but whether we have made room for Him. In the busyness and pressure of the season, it is easy for our hearts to become crowded. Yet Jesus is still willing to enter the humblest spaces we offer Him.

Slow down today and intentionally make room for Christ. Create space through prayer, worship, and obedience. When we clear space for Jesus, His presence brings peace, purpose, and renewal.

Truth For The Day
There is always room for Jesus in a willing heart.

Pray
Lord, forgive me for the times I’ve been too busy to notice You. Help me make room for You in my heart, my home, and my daily life. Prepare me to welcome You with humility and joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.