Category - Devotionals

Philippians 2:6–7 (NASB)
“Who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men.”

Devotional Thought:
The birth of Jesus is humility beyond measure. The One who was equal with God took the form of a servant. Gratitude bows before His humility.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude marvels that Christ emptied Himself for us.
2. His humility is the model for our lives.
3. Gratitude worships the Servant-King.

Poem – “The Servant Born”
The God of glory stooped,
The King became low,
The Lord took flesh,
The servant was born,
Love emptied Himself.

The manger was His throne,
The cloths His robe,
The cross His crown,
The grave His battle,
The resurrection His victory.

Gratitude bows in awe,
Faith follows His path,
Hope rests in His love,
Peace flows from His grace,
Joy worships His name.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You humbled Yourself and became a servant. Thank You for the humility of Your birth.
Teach me to follow Your example in humility. May gratitude move me to live as a servant of others in Your name.

1 John 4:9 (NASB)
“By this the love of God was revealed in us, that God has sent His only Son into the world so that we may live through Him.”

Devotional Thought:
The birth of Jesus is the revelation of God’s love. Gratitude rejoices that we live through Him, for His coming was life-giving love.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude sees Christ’s birth as the clearest picture of God’s love.
2. Life through Him is the greatest gift.
3. Gratitude rejoices that love came down to save us.

Poem – “Love Revealed”
The love of God was shown,
A Son was given,
Life was offered,
Hope was restored,
Christ was born.

The world received the gift,
The heart found its home,
The soul found life,
The sinner found grace,
The lost were loved.

Gratitude lives in His love,
Faith rests in His gift,
Hope breathes in His life,
Joy sings of His mercy,
Love reigns in Christ.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that Your love was revealed in sending Jesus. Thank You that through Him I live.
Teach me to live daily in the power of Your love. May gratitude overflow from my heart for the life found in Christ.

Galatians 4:4–5 (NASB)
“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters.”

Devotional Thought:
The birth of Christ was the fullness of time. He came to redeem and to adopt, to buy us back and to bring us home. Gratitude rejoices in redemption and adoption.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude rejoices that Christ came in God’s perfect timing.
2. Redemption is the gift of freedom from the law’s curse.
3. Gratitude celebrates adoption into God’s family.

Poem – “The Fullness of Time”
The clock struck heaven’s hour,
The time was complete,
God sent His Son,
Born of a woman,
Born to redeem.

The law no longer binds,
The curse is broken,
Freedom is given,
Adoption is ours,
We are His children.

Gratitude rejoices in timing,
Faith receives the gift,
Hope rests in redemption,
Love celebrates adoption,
Christ is Savior.

Prayer:
Father, thank You that in the fullness of time You sent Jesus. Thank You that He redeemed me and adopted me into Your family.
Help me to live daily in the joy of redemption. May gratitude shape my life as Your child.

Luke 2:10 (NASB)
“And so the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.’”

Devotional Thought:
The message of Jesus’ birth was good news of great joy. Gratitude rejoices that His coming turns fear into joy, and despair into hope.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude rejoices that Christ’s coming is good news.
2. His joy is for all the people, not a select few.
3. Gratitude answers fear with faith in the Savior’s coming.

Poem – “Good News of Joy”
The night was filled with fear,
The fields were dark and still,
But heaven spoke the word,
Joy filled the earth,
Good news was given.

The Savior had come for all,
The hope of every heart,
The promise was fulfilled,
The light had dawned,
The joy was real.

Gratitude sings the news,
Faith rejoices in the gift,
Hope rests in His birth,
Peace lives in His name,
Christ is Lord.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that the birth of Christ is good news of great joy. Thank You that His coming turns fear into rejoicing.
Help me to live each day in the joy of the gospel. May gratitude fill me as I share the good news with others.

John 14:27 (NASB)
“Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful.”

Devotional Thought:
The Child born in Bethlehem came to bring peace, not as the world gives, but as only He can. Gratitude rests in His promise that fear does not rule the believer’s heart.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude receives Christ’s peace as His lasting gift.
2. His peace is not fragile, for it comes from His reign.
3. Gratitude trusts His word more than our fears.

Poem – “Peace I Give You”
The world cannot give it,
The world cannot take it,
The peace of Christ remains,
The heart is calmed,
The fear is gone.

His peace is greater than storms,
His presence is stronger than fear,
His love steadies the soul,
His word secures the heart,
His gift is sure.

Gratitude rests in His peace,
Faith holds His promise,
Hope walks in His calm,
Joy sings in His gift,
Christ is enough.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that the peace You give is not as the world gives. Thank You that fear does not rule where You reign.
Teach me to live daily in the gift of Your peace. May gratitude keep my heart from fear and fill my life with trust in You.

Luke 2:30–31 (NASB)
“For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples.”

Devotional Thought:
Salvation is not hidden but revealed. Gratitude rejoices that God prepared salvation openly in Christ, for all people, in plain sight.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude rejoices that salvation is seen, not secret.
2. Christ’s birth was for all peoples, not one nation alone.
3. Gratitude sees salvation as God’s prepared gift.

Poem – “Prepared for All”
Salvation was born in plain sight,
The gift lay in a manger,
The promise was revealed,
The hope was made known,
The world could see.

Not hidden in secret places,
But shown to every heart,
The plan was made ready,
The Savior was given,
The light was here.

Gratitude sees the gift,
Faith receives the grace,
Hope welcomes the Child,
Peace rests in His name,
Joy praises the Lord.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that salvation was prepared for all peoples in Christ. Thank You that He came openly, not in secret, for the whole world to see.
Help me to live in gratitude for the salvation You revealed in Jesus. May I proclaim this gift to others with joy.

John 8:12 (NASB)
“Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.’”

Devotional Thought:
The Child of Bethlehem grew to declare Himself the Light of the world. Gratitude remembers that the One born in darkness now lights our path forever.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude celebrates that Christ drives away darkness.
2. Following Him means walking in light, not fear.
3. Gratitude rests in the promise of the Light of life.

Poem – “The Light Has Come”
The night could not hold Him,
The darkness could not win,
The Light of the world was born,
The hope of all men,
The Savior of life.

He shines on weary paths,
He drives away the fear,
He leads His people home,
He guides the lost in love,
He gives them life.

Gratitude walks in His light,
Faith rests in His way,
Hope shines in His presence,
Peace grows in His truth,
Joy sings His name.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are the Light of the world. Thank You that those who follow You never walk in darkness.
Teach me to walk in Your light daily. May gratitude keep me from fear and lead me into the joy of Your presence.

Luke 2:14 (NASB)
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.”

Devotional Thought:
The angels sang what all creation was waiting to hear: God glorified, peace given. Gratitude rises when we see that the birth of Jesus brings heaven’s glory and earth’s peace together.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude glorifies God as the source of salvation.
2. Peace on earth is the fruit of Christ’s coming.
3. Gratitude remembers that God’s pleasure rests on those who receive His Son.

Poem – “Glory and Peace”
Heaven sang its song,
The sky was filled with light,
Glory rose to God,
Peace fell on earth,
Joy met the world.

The angels bore the news,
The Savior had come,
The world was changed forever,
Grace walked among men,
Love shone in the night.

Gratitude echoes the song,
Faith gives Him glory,
Hope rests in His peace,
Joy follows His presence,
Christ is praised.

Prayer:
Father, thank You that the angels proclaimed glory and peace at Christ’s birth. Thank You that heaven and earth were joined in that moment.
Help me to live with gratitude, giving You glory and walking in Your peace. May my life echo the angels’ song today.

John 1:14 (NASB)
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we saw His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Devotional Thought:
The birth of Christ is the incarnation—the eternal Word becoming flesh. Gratitude bows before the mystery: God became man to dwell with us, reveal His glory, and give us grace and truth.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude marvels that the eternal Word took on human flesh.
2. The glory of God is seen fully in Jesus Christ.
3. Gratitude receives the grace and truth that flow from Him.

Poem – “The Word Among Us”
The eternal entered time,
The Word wore flesh,
Glory was revealed,
Grace filled the earth,
Truth walked with us.

The unseen became seen,
The infinite became near,
The holy became human,
The Son dwelt among us,
The Father made known.

Gratitude bows in wonder,
Faith rests in His grace,
Hope clings to His truth,
Love beholds His glory,
Christ is here.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Thank You for the glory revealed in Jesus, full of grace and truth.
Help me to live daily in the wonder of the incarnation. May gratitude shape my heart as I behold His glory and receive His grace.

Matthew 2:23 (NASB)
“…and came and settled in a city called Nazareth. This happened so that what was spoken through the prophets would be fulfilled: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’”

Devotional Thought:
Nazareth was ordinary, even despised. Yet it was the place God chose for His Son to grow. Gratitude sees that God often hides greatness in obscurity.

Three Comments:

1. Gratitude trusts God’s choice of hidden places.
2. The Nazarene bore our rejection to bring us acceptance.
3. Gratitude sees God’s plan unfolding even in obscurity.

Poem – “The Nazarene”
The town was common and plain,
Despised by the proud,
Yet chosen by God,
To raise His Son,
To fulfill His word.

Obscurity hid His greatness,
Humility shaped His days,
The Child grew in wisdom,
The Savior waited in silence,
The plan moved forward.

Gratitude honors the hidden,
Faith treasures the small,
Hope trusts the unseen,
Love rejoices in God’s plan,
Christ is enough.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You that You chose Nazareth for Jesus to grow. Thank You that greatness can be hidden in ordinary places.
Teach me to treasure the unseen seasons of life. May gratitude guide me when Your work is quiet but sure.