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His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6). Who doesn't need more of the Prince of Peace and His peace in their home?

Whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? (1 John 3:17). The world may give gifts for all the wrong reasons.

[Hannah] named him Samuel, saying, “Because I asked the LORD for him” (1 Sam. 1:20). Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Or did you get what you needed?

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them (Rom. 12:6). In this season of gift-giving, let's take a moment to consider the gits God has given us.

His mercy is upon generation after generation toward those who fear him (Luke 1:50). It's always a little sad, isn't it? Christmas is over, and soon decorations will come down...

"How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years" (Luke 1:18). The saddest story of Christmas is how those closest to Christ's birth missed it.

So that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught (Luke 1:4). Why is Christmas such a magical time of year? I think its because everyone is expecting a miracle.

I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people (Luke 2:10). My friend, do not let the devil steal from you and your Christmas time any longer!

The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Josh. 1:9). Christmas is really just another day; it’s one more special day to revel in the wonderful mystery of Emmanuel, God with us.

You, Bethlehem... out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel (Matt. 2:6). God chooses to bring his magnificent Messiah out of this town. Why?

"They spread the word concerning what had been told them" (Luke 2:17). As I opened my mouth to speak my lines, I was upstaged by a little boy who jumped up and shouted, “It’s Jesus! We gotta tell everybody!”

You will find a baby lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth! (Luke 2:12). I feel like my entire identity has been controlled by this need to achieve the ultimate Christmas.

The virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name 'Immanuel,' which is translated, 'God with us' (Matt. 1:23). There are many who are in need of encouragement at this time of year. They don’t need a Christmas present; they need His Christmas presence.

...I bring you good tidings of great joy... (Luke 2:10). What emotions fill my heart this Christmas season? How and where will I look for God’s glory to fill the earth?

He was waiting for the consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25). All God’s promises were coming true as Simeon held the Messiah in his arms...

A tree from the forest is cut down... They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move (Jer. 10:3-4). If you come to my church, you’ll find a very large Christmas tree in the foyer!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given (Isaiah 9:6). Imagine for a moment, that you have never heard the Christmas story and you visit a shopping mall on December 22.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11). Usually, we don't celebrate historical figures as children...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing (Rom. 15:13). Does Christmas thrill you? Why or why not?

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44). We had a quickly growing stack of nice things to take to people who were definitely not nice...