Daily Devotional: Its Christmas
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 9:2 The people who walked in the darkness / Have seen a great light; / Upon those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death / Light has shined.”
Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This message may reach you a little after Christmas, but it is never too late to reflect on why we celebrate it. We often speak about the good news—that our Saviour Jesus Christ is born—and that is truly wonderful! But sometimes we miss an important question behind Christmas.
Why did Jesus Christ Come?
Throughout Scripture, the Lord God chose individuals, tribes, and nations not to exalt themselves, but to be a blessing to the world. Whenever this calling was turned into something selfish, destruction followed.
The birth of Jesus Christ is good news because He came to deliver us from sin and its consequences—but if we forget the purpose, what are we actually celebrating? God created Adam and Eve to be a blessing. He chose Abraham so that all nations might be blessed through him. Jesus Christ called His disciples to carry His light to the world. Even Zacchaeus, after meeting Jesus Christ, used his resources to uplift the needy, and salvation came to his house.
And think of Solomon: the temple he built was not only a sacred place for Israel, but it was designed to be a blessing to the nations. In Solomon’s prayer, he asks the Lord God to hear the cries of foreigners who would turn toward the temple—so that all people would know His name and fear Him. The very structure and purpose of the temple pointed to God’s desire to bless the world through His people. So, in the midst of Christmas celebration, kindly allow me to ask:
Will you choose to be a blessing?
Will you be able to make a choice not just to say, “I am blessed,” but to live in a way that shows the love of Jesus Christ to your family, neighbourhood, and nation. Let people around you see the beauty of the Saviour’s birth through your acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion. When David misused his position and sinned, the Lord God judged him because he became a hindrance instead of a light. But Jesus Christ came as the great transformative Light in a world filled with darkness and death.
May we reflect that light in this season and always. Let us display the eternal life we have received through Jesus Christ by blessing others. Let our celebrations not end with songs and decorations— but overflow into action, love, and service.
May the light of Jesus Christ shine through you today.
Reflection for today
Today we remember that Jesus Christ came not only to save us, but to make us a blessing to others. Throughout Scripture, God’s calling—from Adam and Eve, to Abraham, to Solomon’s temple, to the disciples—was always outward-focused, meant to shine His light to the world. Like Zacchaeus, true transformation shows itself through generosity and compassion. This Christmas season, may our faith move beyond words into action that reflects the heart of Jesus Christ. Let someone experience His love today because of you.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before You. Lord God, we thank You for Your providence, for Jesus Christ Your Son, His Word, and the Holy Spirit. Today we are grateful for the gift of Christmas, and even though it is one day on the calendar, we know it is a reality to be remembered daily. We confess that at times we become caught up in the worries and burdens of this world, forgetting to celebrate the way You desire. Thank You for giving us this moment to pause and reflect on the why of Christmas. Help us to be a blessing, deliver us from our depravity, and make us fruitful for Your kingdom. May Your light shine through us always. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Daily Takeaway
Jesus Christ came with a purpose: to bring salvation and light to the world. God has always chosen His people to be a blessing, not just receivers of blessing. Like Solomon’s temple, our lives should draw others toward God. True celebration goes beyond tradition and becomes action. Let us show Christ through kindness, compassion, and love each day.
(Devotional Reflection written by Rev. Immanuel Ebenezer Paul on behalf of Hear Matthew 11:28 Ministries, published on 27 December 2025. All Scripture quotations are from the Recovery Version of the Holy Bible (Living Stream Ministries)).
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