Devotionals for December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas from TNLC!
READ
Ephesians 1:17-21
17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20 he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
REFLECT
As believers in Christ, we should no longer look at life through a limited world view. We have hope in the midst of our circumstances, no matter the challenges we face, because we know how the story ends. True joy rests in the Gospel of Christ. Take time this week to rest in true joy.
APPLY
Q: As Paul prays for the saints in Ephesus, what is he asking God to give them?
Q: How can knowing Jesus better change how you view the world and your circumstances?
Q: How can you share this wonderful hope with others?
Q: How can knowing Jesus better change how you view the world and your circumstances?
Q: How can you share this wonderful hope with others?
SING
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Lord, in your holiness and goodness you have given us hope. Your hope never fades. It endures. Thank you Lord for the gift and hope of your Son, Jesus! Amen.
Lord, in your holiness and goodness you have given us hope. Your hope never fades. It endures. Thank you Lord for the gift and hope of your Son, Jesus! Amen.