Devotion:
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Read Luke 2:11.
What a powerful declaration of hope! On that quiet night in Bethlehem, heaven broke through the darkness of the world with the announcement of a Savior’s birth. The angels’ message wasn’t one of judgment or fear—it was one of joy, grace, and salvation. “A Savior has been born to you.” Not just to Mary and Joseph. Not just to the shepherds. But to you.
Jesus came into a broken and weary world to bring light, peace, and redemption. In Him, every longing heart finds its answer. The birth of Christ means that God did not abandon humanity to sin and despair—He entered into it to rescue us. The Messiah, the Lord, is not distant; He is near, personal, and present.
As you reflect on this verse, let the wonder of the Incarnation fill your heart again. The Savior came for you. Whatever burden you carry, whatever sin or sorrow weighs you down, remember: the good news of Christmas is still true today. Jesus is born. The Savior has come.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord Jesus, thank You for coming into this world to save us. Thank You that You came not for the perfect, but for the broken and needy. Help me live each day with the same joy and gratitude that filled the shepherds’ hearts that first Christmas night. Amen.
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