Dec 15, 2025 Devotional

Day 1: The Motivation Behind the Manger

Devotional: The Christmas story begins not with a decree from Caesar, but with a decision made in heaven: "For God so loved the world." Before the angels sang, before Mary said yes, before the star appeared, there was love. God's love motivated Jesus to come not as judge, but as Savior. This changes everything about how we approach Christmas and how we approach God. We often fear exposure, worried that if God truly sees us, we're done. But the manger tells a different story. The King of Kings came wrapped in vulnerability, not wielding a sword of judgment but extending arms of redemption. Today, let this truth settle deep: God's love for you motivated the greatest rescue mission in history. You are not a problem to be solved, but a treasure to be redeemed.

Reflection: What areas of your life have you been hiding from God's light because you fear judgment rather than expecting love?