THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Thursday, 26 December 2024
Message: At the heart of Christmas is God’s incredible love for humanity. Jesus came so that we could know and experience the love of God.
Christmas is a celebration of love—God’s love for a world in desperate need of salvation. The birth of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of this love. He didn’t come in power or splendor but in humility, born in a manger to show that His love reaches everyone, from the least to the greatest. This act of love was not just for one moment in history; it was God’s eternal plan to rescue humanity and bring us back to Himself.
In Jesus, God made His love visible and tangible. Through His life, death, and resurrection, we are invited to experience the fullness of His love—a love that forgives, heals, and transforms. The heart of Christmas is not found in gifts, traditions, or decorations but in the reality that God loved us so much that He sent His Son to give us life. As we celebrate Christmas, let us reflect on the depth of God’s love and allow it to shape our hearts, relationships, and actions.
Scripture Reading:
1 John 4:9 – “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Refreshing for the Day:
So, beloved, take time today to reflect on how deeply God loves you. Meditate on the truth that He sent His Son for you, not because of anything you’ve done but because of His grace and mercy. Ask Him to fill your heart with His love so that it overflows to others. Think of one way you can demonstrate His love to someone in your life today. Stay Refreshed!
Note This:
At the heart of Christmas is God’s love—a love that came down to rescue, redeem, and restore us.
Responsibility:
How can you embrace and share the love of God this Christmas? What steps can you take to show His love to someone who needs it today?
Prayer:
O Lord, thank You for the incredible gift of Your love. Thank You for sending Jesus so that I might live through Him. Fill my heart with Your love this Christmas and help me to reflect it to those around me. Let my life be a testimony of Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Prophetic Declaration:
I declare that the love of God fills my heart and overflows into my relationships and actions. I live in the knowledge and joy of His love, sharing it with the world around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Bible Texts:
1 John 4:9
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
