DECEMBER 25 THE JOURNEY TO THE MANGER By Don Lough Jr. President and CEO, Word of Life Fellowship
Today’s Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:50–58
Merry Christmas! Today, we’ve reached the manger – the humble beginnings of the greatest story ever told. In this story, we see the beginning of God’s plan to conquer sin and death. The baby in the manger would one day bring us victory over death and sin, as 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth not in splendor, but in simplicity, fulfilling God’s plan to rescue humanity from sin. This 25-day journey is about more than just arriving at a destination; it is about the transformation that happens along the way. As we celebrate today, let’s remember that Christmas is just the beginning of the story. Jesus’ birth was the fulfillment of prophecies, but His life, death, and resurrection brought us salvation and eternal life. The journey to the manger is also the journey to the cross and the empty tomb, where Jesus conquered sin and death on our behalf. What will you do with the gift of Jesus this Christmas? He came not just to be celebrated but to be received. John 1:12 says, “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” Will you accept God’s gift of love and grace through His Son to transform your life today? Share the gift of Jesus with those around you today and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Merry Christmas from the Word of Life family!
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