Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Nativity of the Lord
Today’s Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all…
Titus 2.11 (ESV)
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light! A child was born to us; a son was given. The promise of God’s hope had come among us. Jesus is the eternal light of God, bursting onto the scene to bring the promise of God’s salvation to pass.
In the unlikeliest scenario, God’s salvation comes to earth in the form of a child, born of humble parents with no social standing or power. God’s grace came to earth in a backwater community with nothing to draw anyone to it, other than it was known as the birthplace of King David. The Kingdom of God comes not in power, not in wealth, not in influence, but in humility.
Make no mistake, that baby was the very grace of God come to bring God’s salvation to all. In this one baby, God’s grace and salvation rested. Salvation is available to all through trust in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation has come.
On this night of hope, of celebration, and of light, we ultimately celebrate the appearance of the grace of God, come to us to create God’s new life in the world and in our lives. Salvation brings the blessing of God and God’s righteousness to us.
Salvation makes the hope of God’s grace a reality. The death that sin wreaks in the human heart is overturned by the power of the grace of Jesus Christ. The slavery of sin is shattered by the victory of Jesus Christ, who has come to us. Our part is to accept the greatest Christmas gift of all, the salvation given to us by Jesus Christ.
Our prayer for you and your family this Christmas season is that you know the reality of the gift of the grace of Jesus Christ, His salvation.
For Prayerful Consideration:
- Have you received the gift of God’s grace and salvation?
- How are you being prepared by the Holy Spirit to enter into His Eternal Kingdom?
- How is the righteousness of Jesus being created in your soul?