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Day Twelve: Savior

Val — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:00:31 +0000

“The Father has sent the Son [to be] the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” — I John 4:14-15

With all the fun and excitement of opening presents at Christmas, do you ever forget that Jesus is the greatest gift ever given? The Bible tells us that Jesus was born to “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). God gave us the gift of a Savior! Even His name, Jesus, means”the Lord is salvation.” When Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, He took the punishment and paid the penalty of sin for all who believe. This Christmas, tell Him you want to receive His great gift of love and salvation!

Day Eleven: The Bread of Life

Val — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:00:12 +0000

“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” — John 6:35

There’s nothing like freshly baked cookies, cakes, and breads, especially during the holidays! Just the aroma makes you hungry. But did you know that your spirit gets hungry too? Jesus said, “I am the bread of life…” He wanted us to understand that we need God and His Word to live. Just as our bodies need food to live, we also need spiritual food – God’s Word – to satisfy the deepest hunger in our hearts. Spend some time reading the Bible every day, and remember to thank God for His Son, Jesus – the bread of Life.

Day Ten: The King of kings and Lord of lords

Val — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 14:00:58 +0000

“He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords…” — I Timothy 6:15

Do you know the song “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”? Jesus really does have the wold world, including all the kings and rulers – and you and me – in the palm of His hand. The Bible says that Jesus is the sovereign King of kings and Lord of lords. That means that He is all-powerful, all-wise, and in control of everything that happens. God wants us to honor Jesus as our King. We do that by serving, trusting, and obeying Him. That’s the gift Jesus wants from you this Christmas!

Day Nine: The Good Shepherd

Val — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 14:00:13 +0000

“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” — John 10:11

Jesus told His followers a story about a shepherd with 100 sheep. One of them wandered away and was lost. The good shepherd left all the others to find the lost one, because he cared about all of his sheep. The Bible calls Jesus the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep if we follow Him (Psalm 95:7). He takes care of all our needs. He gives us rest when we’re weary, comfort when we’re scared, and protection. He even gave His life to save us. What a wonderful shepherd!

Day Eight: The Lamb of God

Val — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:00:38 +0000

“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29

Before Jesus came, people had to sacrifice a perfect lamb to show that they were truly sorry for their sins. After God’s people had been sacrificing lambs for many years, they wished they could make one sacrifice that would forgive all their sins, once and for all. God sent Jesus – the Lamb of God! His death on the cross took away the sins of His people, forever! Aren’t you thankful that God sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to be the perfect sacrifice for all who believe in Him?

Day Seven: The Lion from the Tribe of Judah

Val — Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:00:26 +0000

“…behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah…” — Revelation 5:5

When we think of Jesus at Christmas, we remember Him as a gentle, sweet, little baby. We don’t think about Him being strong like a lion, do we? And yet the Bible teaches that Jesus is “the Lion from the tribe of Judah.” That’s because He is our mighty King who came from the royal tribe of Judah! He conquered the devil, and sin and death on behalf of everyone who believes in Him. This Christmas, celebrate Jesus as more than a baby in a manger. Worship Him as your strong and mighty King!