-December 25, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Thursday, Merry Christmas,
“So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.”
(Luke 2:6).
After all the preparation and anticipation, there is now the joyful celebration! God’s greatest gift was born for us, and was given for us. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:6, “But thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” You may receive many gifts today, but will be greater. He is the Gift that keeps on on keeps on giving!
But how do you describe the indescribable? We often say, “I can’t describe it, you have to see it for yourself.” Reporters have the task of putting the details of people and events so that others can see or hear what has happened. A good reporter will make like you were there. I’d say Luke was a great reporter on the life of Jesus.
Can you imagine interviewing the shepherds who were the first to see the newborn King! The angels announced it, the shepherds believed it, ran to see it, and then went forth to proclaim it. Luke 2:20 says, “Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.” For them, for us, for the world, nothing would ever be the same again.
The hymn writer said it so well, “Rejoice and be glad, the Redeemer has come. Go look on His cradle, His cross, and His tomb. Hallelujah Thine the glory! Hallelujah Amen. Hallelujah Thine the glory, revive us again.”
Have a blessed day with family and friends; sharing His love, mercy, and grace that changed us for all eternity. Stay safe and healthy.
Let us proclaim the glories of His name; of what He has done and all of His fame.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 