Scripture: John 1:1–14

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Devotional:

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest miracle in history: God came to be with us. Jesus isn’t only the reason we celebrate, He is the Savior we worship, the Light we follow, the Life that fills us with hope and joy.

The baby in the manger was God Himself, choosing to walk among us, suffer with us, and rescue us. He came so we could truly know God. Not just know about Him, but really know Him. Because Jesus came, we have a Savior who understands our struggles and leads us into life that lasts forever.

Christ is not distant. He is Emmanuel - God with us.

Discussion Question:

How does Jesus being “God with us” give you confidence for the future?

Family Activity:

Light several candles together and read the Christmas story. Celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World!

Prayer Focus:

Thank Jesus for coming to rescue and restore us. Worship Him as the King who reigns forever.