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What others think about Him is not the question now. Their mistakes are no excuse for you. Their correct views will not save your soul. The point you have before you is simply this: "What do you think yourself?" Reader, this Christmas may possibly be your last. Who can tell but you may never live to see another December come round? Who can tell but your place may be empty when the family party next Christmas is gathered together? Do not, I entreat you, put off my question or turn away from it. It can do you no harm to look at it and consider it. What do you think of Christ? Begin, I beseech you, this day to have right thoughts of Christ, if you never had them before. Let the time past suffice you to have lived without genuine and heartfelt religion. Let this present Christmas be a starting point in your soul's history. Awaken to see the value of your soul, and the immense importance of being saved. Break off sharply from sin and the world. Get your Bible down and begin reading it. Call upon the Lord Jesus Christ in prayer and beseech Him to save your soul. Rest not, rest not till you have trustful, loving, experimental, hopeful thoughts of Christ. Reader, mark my words! If you will only take the advice I have now given you, you will never repent it. Your life in the future will be happier. Your heart will be lighter. Your Christmas gatherings will be more truly joyful. Nothing makes Christmas meetings so happy as the feeling that we are all traveling towards an eternal gathering in heaven. Commentary by J.C. Ryle
A Devotional Thought for Christmas Come with a worshipful heart. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let our hearts draw near in reverence. The same Savior who lay in a manger now reigns in glory, inviting us to know Him more deeply. Let His light guide your steps. In every season — joyful or difficult — Christ remains the Light that darkness cannot overcome. Ask Him to shine in your decisions, your relationships, and your
quiet moments of reflection. Rest in His unfailing love.
The manger is a reminder of God’s tender mercy. Christ came near so that we may never walk alone. His love is steadfast, His grace abundant, and His compassion new each morning. Prepare Him room. Amid the celebrations, let your soul make space for prayer, Scripture, and moments of stillness. Christ meets the heart that seeks Him with sincerity. A prayer for this holy season: Lord Jesus, draw me closer to You this Christmas. Fill my heart with faith, my spirit with peace, and my days with Your presence. Teach me to walk in Your light and anchor my hope in You alone. Amen.
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