Let’s celebrate together who Jesus is and why he came! For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government will rest on his shoulder; and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 And she will bear a Son, and you will call His name Jesus…for it is he who will save his people from their sins. Now all this took place that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled sayin

Thursday, December 22 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us hope. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven charter, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5 God willed to make known…this mystery…which is Christ in you, the

Wednesday, December 21 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us contentment. Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am in. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippia

Tuesday, December 20 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us comfort. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are

Monday, December 19 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us peace. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. John 14:27 The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 The steadfast of mind you will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have a

Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us joy. And when they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother; and opening their treasures they presented to him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love; just as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide

Thursday, December 15 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us love. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 …And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5 But God demonstrates his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sonners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Love is patient, love is kind, and i

Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus Come? Jesus came to give us freedom. Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden.” Luke 4:18 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Jesus said, “If you ab

Tuesday, December 13 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give us his Holy Spirit Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, that he may be with you forever.” John 14:15-16 Jesus said, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask?” Luke 11:13 And if Christ is in you, thoug

Monday, December 12 Christmas Devotional Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to give eternal life. Even from eternity I am He, and there is none who can deliver out of my hand; I act and who can reverse it? Isaiah 43:13 Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that who