Thursday, December 11, 2025

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

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.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Peace in the chaos. So many things could’ve gone wrong when Mary, a young virgin, became pregnant. So many things could’ve gone wrong as Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem—or when they had to welcome their baby in a stable. Yet through it all, they kept their eyes on the One who hung every star in the evening sky, the One who had the power to protect them at every turn.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025
John 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

Peace in your heart. The world has been full of chaos and corruption since thorns and thistles started growing. And during this Christmas season, it can feel impossible to escape the things that poke and prod at our hearts. Yet even when life feels overwhelming, we can hold onto the truth: the Savior has overcome, and in Him, our hearts can find lasting peace.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025
Lamentations 3:21-23
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Hope in God’s mercy. When you think about the baby born in a manger over 2,000 years ago, He was a living symbol of God’s mercy for you. He embodied the love of the Father for the world. And even though He came to this world fragile and small, His power wasn’t measured by the ability to conquer earthly kingdoms. His power was in His ability to conquer sin and death, to bring hope and life to all who believe.

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Luke 1:33
And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.

Hope in His kingdom. God’s plan was in motion long before Mary and Joseph ever appeared on the scene. And yet, both of their genealogies can be traced all the way back to Jacob—a reminder that God’s promise of an everlasting, unshakable kingdom spans many generations. And it continues to unfold today!