Devotion:
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Read 1 John 4:19.
Happy Christmas Eve! Have you sent out all your Christmas cards? Attended all the worship services that you could? Have you finished your shopping? Done everything else that was on your Christmas “to-do” list? If you have - congratulations! But if you haven’t (which is where I always find myself on Christmas Eve), maybe it’s time to slow down and reflect on what is about to happen. John does exactly that in verse 4:19, “We love because he first loved us.” That is a good reminder for this special day.
But John is not talking about ancient history. “We love” implies current action. We are especially called during this season to share Christ’s love in all aspects of our lives, and with all whom we meet. Christmas Eve is a special time for us to prepare our hearts and lives for the birth of the baby Jesus, and then to share that good news with the world around us. O Come, O Come, Emanuel. Merry Christmas.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, help us to be prepared. And help us to love one another. Amen.
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