Christmas Day Devotion
Scripture Reading
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!” — Luke 2:14
Morning Meditation
Christmas Day dawns with songs still echoing in the air of Bethlehem: “Glory to God in the highest.” Heaven has opened its mouth in praise, and earth has received the greatest gift it could never have earned—a Savior.
Yesterday we stood in awe of the humility of Christ. Today we rejoice in the glory of His purpose. The Child in the manger is not merely a sign of God’s nearness—He is God Himself come to redeem. The Word has become flesh. Eternity has entered history. Light has pierced the darkness.
The Puritans often said that Christ did not come to make men comfortable, but to make them new. Christmas is not sentiment alone—it is salvation.
Personal Reflection
It is easy for my heart to be moved by Christmas warmth and beauty—the lights, the music, the joy of gatherings. But today Christ asks for something deeper than seasonal emotion. He calls for worship rooted in wonder and obedience shaped by gratitude.
John Flavel once wrote that Christ “did not come to be admired only, but to be trusted and obeyed.” The question presses gently but firmly:
Do I only celebrate Christ today—or do I surrender to Him anew?
This Child did not come merely to lie in a manger; He came to reign in hearts. He did not come simply to be born—He came to die and rise again. If Christ truly entered the world for me, then my life can no longer belong to me.
Contemplation
Pause and consider this holy exchange:
God took my flesh.
Christ took my sin.
I receive His righteousness.
Thomas Watson said, “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” On this Christmas Day, let that truth sit deeply in your soul. Your past does not outsize His grace. Your weakness does not exhaust His strength. Your need does not repel Him—it draws Him.
Look again at the manger and remember:
This birth was not God experimenting with humanity. This was God executing a rescue plan formed before time began.
Ask your heart quietly:
What has Christ come to rule in me that still resists His reign?
What burden am I still carrying that the Savior came to lift?
Prayer
Glorious Father,
Today I rejoice not only that Christ was born—but that He was born for me. I praise You for the eternal wisdom that planned my redemption and for the immeasurable love that carried it out.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man, I worship You as Savior and King. Take fuller possession of my heart today. Let no rival throne remain. Reign over my thoughts, my desires, my words, and my will.
Holy Spirit, seal the joy of Christ within me—not as passing emotion, but as enduring assurance. Teach me how to live because Christ has come.
In the triumphant name of Jesus,
Amen.
A Christmas Day Charge
Do not let Christmas end when the decorations come down.
Carry Christ with you into January.
Let the humility of His birth shape your pride.
Let the generosity of His incarnation shape your giving.
Let the obedience of His life shape your daily walk.
The angels returned to heaven.
The shepherds returned to their fields.
But no one returned unchanged.
Neither should you.
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