I had a great time with my two boys, my daughter-in-law, Haley and grandkids last night in Highland Village, Texas. I miss my parents, brothers, relatives other three grandkids that live far away. I wish I could be there to encourage them. It was great to hear my wife Liney reading through a gospel Christmas book with my granddaughter Chloe. Liney never shrinks back.
Please pray for my dad. Kim who recently at age 88 took a bad fall and broke his hip. He's tough and so far recovering well (due to the physical therapy and care of my mom, Betty and brother Kyle) but he, they do need your prayers.
Over 2,000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem, the most extraordinary event in human history unfolded in the most ordinary place—a humble manger. Bible prophecy was fulfilled, and the long-awaited Messiah arrived. The real meaning of Christmas is about the birth of Christ, which was for the death of Christ, which was for the resurrection of Christ.
And because He rose from the dead, everyone who believes in Him will never die spiritually—we have eternal life! That is the “good tidings of great joy” the Bible speaks of in Luke 2:10.
Christmas Is Really About God Sending a Savior
In Luke 2:11, we read, “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (NKJV). The real message of Christmas is about God sending a Savior.
For many people, December is a time of loneliness, stress, or painful memories instead of joy. But here’s the thing: While the tree, the gifts, and the parties can all be wonderful, that’s not why Jesus came. He came to save us from the power and penalty of sin. The true message of Christmas reminds us that there is hope and a future.
God Meets Us Where We Are, I'll meet you right where you are so don't hide anything from him. Be candid. Come clean, telling yourself if you need to. Repent.
We get two beautiful pictures of the first Christmas in Luke 2 and Matthew 2. One is filled with lowly shepherds and angels; the other with wise men and a star.
To the shepherds, He sent an angel, who was then “joined by a vast host of others,” while they were in the fields. To the wise men, He sent a star that moved and directed them straight to Jesus.
He spoke to each in a language they could understand. Within the Christmas story is a reminder that God will always reach us where we are.
These two groups of people could not have been more different. The shepherds were at the bottom of the social ladder in the culture, while the wise men were very powerful, educated, and influential people. And yet God still spoke to both.
Jesus Came for All People
The greatest news in history was first told to ordinary, working-class people—just like most of us. The angel said to the shepherds: “‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:10–11 NKJV).
The apostle Paul later wrote this (I see the whole context):
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence” (1 Corinthians 1:27–29 NKJV).
God deliberately chose people the culture overlooked. We see that throughout Jesus’ ministry, where He reached out to tax collectors, adulterers, and the list goes on.
Jesus didn’t only come for the elite, the famous, or the powerful. He came for you. He came for me. The message of Christmas is one for all people. It’s like the apostle Paul said: Jesus loved me and gave Himself for me (see Galatians 2:20). And because Jesus came, there is a future and a hope for every one of us who follows Him.
Because of Jesus, we can have a second chance; we can be born again. We can be completely forgiven and spared the judgment we deserve.
We Should Share the Real Christmas Message
In a culture drowning in emptiness, hurry, and hopelessness, people desperately need to hear the gospel message.
The Christmas season hands you the perfect open door to share it. Hearts are more open at this time of year, and more people attend church during this holiday—especially on Christmas Eve—than any other typical day.
Why not try this simple conversation starter: “Hey, how’s your Christmas going?” Many people are stressed and trying to manage it all right now: presents, parties, family. . . This is a moment to remind people of the real message of Christmas: Jesus came to earth to save us from sin because God loves us.
The Bible says in 2 Peter 3:9 that the Lord is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (NKJV). And in Revelation 22:17, “‘Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely’” (NKJV).
This Christmas, be the voice that tells one more person the Savior has come; and the invitation is still open. As you share the gospel lit, people hear the Spirit's Bible loyal voice within your voice.
Spiritual momentum is building up and edifying others! You can do this and we could pray for each other. Send me any prayer requests you might have.
Find Christmas Eve Services at a Bible teaching local church.
Do you know the Lord intimately, obediently, fruitfully? Are you spiritually well spiritually sick so to speak or spiritually dead? Are you already regenerated by his Holy Spirit inside and regularly sowing in the word of God and prayer?
Choose to: Know the Lord well, and make Him well known.
More than two thousand years ago, in the quiet village of Bethlehem, history pivoted on a moment that looked anything but historic. Heaven touched earth not in a palace, but in a borrowed stable; not on a throne, but in a manger. Ancient prophecy breathed its final syllable, and the long-awaited Messiah arrived—silently, humbly, yet with eternal consequence.
This is the heart of Christmas: the birth of Christ, given for the death of Christ, which made possible the resurrection of Christ. And because He rose from the grave, all who believe in Him will never die spiritually. Eternal life is now ours. That, Scripture tells us, is the true meaning of “good tidings of great joy” (Luke 2:10).
Christmas Is God Sending a Savior
The angel’s announcement could not have been clearer:
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11 NKJV).
Christmas is not sentiment—it is salvation. It is God stepping into human history with rescue in His hands.
For many, December brings loneliness, anxiety, or the ache of memories that refuse to fade. The lights may sparkle, the gifts may pile up, and the calendars may fill, yet hearts can remain empty. Jesus did not come for decorations or distractions. He came to save us from the power and penalty of sin. Christmas declares that hope is real, forgiveness is possible, and a future is secure.
As Isaiah foretold, “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). And as the angel explained to Joseph, His name would be Jesus, “for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).
Charles Spurgeon once said, “If Christ were born a thousand times in Bethlehem and not within you, you would still be lost.” Christmas presses us beyond nostalgia to transformation.
God Meets Us Where We Are
The first Christmas unfolds before us in two complementary scenes—Luke 2 and Matthew 2. One is illuminated by angels announcing good news to shepherds in open fields. The other is guided by a star drawing wise men across deserts and borders.
To the shepherds, God sent an angel, and then “a multitude of the heavenly host” praising God. To the wise men, He sent a star—steady, purposeful, unmistakable—leading them straight to Jesus.
God spoke to each group in a language they understood. And within that story is a promise: God still meets people exactly where they are.
The contrast could not have been sharper. Shepherds were marginalized, overlooked, and dismissed by society. Wise men were powerful, educated, and influential. Yet heaven sought both. No one was beneath the invitation; no one was beyond it.
Greg Laurie has said, “God is not looking for ability; He is looking for availability.” Christmas proves it.
Jesus Came for All People
The greatest news the world has ever heard was first entrusted to ordinary, working people—just like most of us. The angel declared:
“‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:10–11 NKJV).
Later, the apostle Paul would explain God’s pattern:
“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen… that no flesh should glory in His presence” (1 Corinthians 1:27–29 NKJV).
Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently reached those society ignored—tax collectors, adulterers, the broken, the forgotten. He did not come only for the elite, the powerful, or the admired. He came for you. He came for me.
As Paul testified, “The Son of God… loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Because Jesus came, there is hope. Because Jesus came, there is a future. Because Jesus came, forgiveness and new life are available to all who follow Him.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Christmas is the doorway to new birth.
We Are Called to Share the Real Message of Christmas
Our culture is saturated with noise, hurry, and exhaustion—yet starved for meaning. People are aching for hope, often without knowing how to name it.
Christmas creates a rare opening. Hearts are softer. Conversations are more natural. More people attend church—especially on Christmas Eve—than almost any other time of year.
Sometimes all it takes is a simple question: “How is your Christmas going?” Beneath the polite answers are often weary souls juggling expectations, family tensions, and silent fears. This is where the real message of Christmas shines: Jesus came because God loves us.
Scripture reminds us that the Lord is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 NKJV). And the final invitation of the Bible still stands:
“‘Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely’” (Revelation 22:17 NKJV).
Billy Graham often said, “The coming of Christ was the greatest event in the history of the world, and His return will be the next.” Until then, the invitation remains open.
This Christmas, be the voice that tells one more person the Savior has come.
Spiritual momentum grows when faith is shared, and hearts are strengthened when believers pray for one another. If you have prayer needs, share them. Let us lift one another before the Lord.
Seriously choose early today. Consider attending a Christmas Eve service at a Bible-teaching church. More importantly, examine the deeper questions:
Do you know the Lord intimately, obediently, fruitfully?
Are you spiritually well—regenerated by His Holy Spirit, grounded in His Word, and growing in prayer?
