Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Isaiah 12:6
Shout aloud and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
Joy for Israel! When these words were first spoken, Israel wasn’t in a season of celebration. Hope felt distant, and joy seemed hard to find. But God gave them a promise—a reminder that joy would return, and not because of an earthly ruler, but because the King of kings Himself would come near.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Joy for you! When you make a joyful noise to God, it doesn’t have to be sung—you can shout, or bang a drum, or cackle with laughter, or stomp your feet, or clap your hands. On the night Jesus was born, the shepherds made a joyful noise all throughout Bethlehem. And that same joy can rise up in you today as you celebrate the Savior’s birth.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Luke 2:20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard, as it had been told them.
Joy for the shepherds! These humble, hardworking men were the first to hear the incredible news from a host of angels. And when they verified that it was true, the joy that filled their hearts must have been overwhelming—knowing that this Messiah wasn’t just for kings or for the wealthy; He was a Savior for all people.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Peace through a child. The Savior of the world has so many incredible names—names full of power, love, wisdom, and peace. And yet, He didn’t come as a conquering king on a white horse, ready to overthrow the nations. He came as a fragile, newborn baby, willing to give His life to defeat the real enemy: death. His life, His love, His sacrifice—this is what gives us true peace.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Peace through provision. It was a recipe for disaster—no midwife, no room, no bed…just a stable. And yet, that smelly, animal-filled place became the very spot where Mary and Joseph went from feeling completely overwhelmed to having exactly what they needed…even down to a makeshift bed for their newborn baby. The peace you’re looking for doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from provision.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!
Peace on earth. The angels knew their message was huge—one that would reach every corner of the world. But that night, it wasn’t announced to kings—it was given to the shepherds: the lowly, the ones no one even noticed. And that’s exactly the point: the good news of Jesus isn’t just for some, it’s for all. No matter who you are, the Savior wants to give you peace.