Your Daily Devotional for December 25, 2007

 

December 25,  2007

 

 

An Unforgettable Christmas Day

by Dr. Paul Chappell

 

 

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."

 

Matthew 1:21

 

 

The older I get, the more Christmas seasons I have lived through and the more memories I have made. Observing the past years, some Christmas days stand out brightly while others mesh together. As I think back to what makes my Christmas most memorable, some sweet aspects come to mind. Allow me to encourage you to make this Christmas day an unforgettable one.

 

First, spend solitary time with the Lord. Before a gift is unwrapped or food is prepared, give the Lord the first part of your day. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Praise Him, worship Him, and revere Him. Worship Him for He "is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works" (Psalm 145:8–9). Make a list of five ways you can grow spiritually and give them to the Lord as a birthday present for Him.

 

Read the Christmas story and meditate upon God's Word. A wonderful way to include the entire family is to act out the Christmas story, or have each family member read verses in Luke chapter two.

 

Sing songs of praise to the Lord. Sing with your relatives or in your alone time with God. Joyfully sing "Oh Come Let Us Adore Him," "Hark the Harold Angels Sing," or "Silent Night, Holy Night."

 

Be genuinely grateful for gifts. May your heart be filled with sincere gratitude every time someone expresses their love with a gift. Show your family and relatives true appreciation for their kindness as you open presents around the Christmas tree.

 

Reach out. Call a distant loved one or friend. Encourage someone who has helped you this past year with a phone call. You may even visit an orphanage or a hospital with your family to spread the Christmas joy. Take the Gospel to those hurting and share the good news on Christmas Day.

 

Remember! C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God." Remember the miracle that happened so long ago. Remember without ceasing, today, the real reason of Christmas. Jesus Christ came to earth to save His people from their sins! Remember the celebration of His birth.

 

My prayer is that your Christmas Day is filled with joy and spiritual replenishment. Merry Christmas!

 

Daily Bible Reading

Zephaniah • Revelation 16

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