God’s plan for Christmas was perfect. The wonder of Jesus’s birth still captivates us each year as we prepare to celebrate this season. The story is beautiful and wonderful—complete with angels singing, sheep and shepherds, and mysterious wisemen bringing exotic gifts from faraway lands to the little baby sleeping in a manger. It is no wonder that we love the Christmas story so much.
In the coming days, we will look more closely at the biblical account of Christmas and consider some of the surprising things God chose to include in the story. The birth of Jesus was a real event with real people in a real place. There is a thread that is woven throughout the Christmas story which we will see again and again in the coming days. And that is the understanding that God’s plans are different than our own, and His plans are always about restoration and hope.
This devotional includes four parts—each examining a piece in the Christmas story: The People God Chose, The Ways God Spoke, The Struggle God Allowed, and The Gift God Gave. Each entry points to how God’s plan in sending Jesus reveals more of who He is. As you consider the many aspects of this familiar story, take time to consider the incredible wisdom and love woven throughout. God’s fingerprints are all over it.
I pray that as you read each day’s entry, the Holy Spirit reminds you that His plans are always good—His plan for Christmas and His plan for you. And take time to celebrate the wonder and mystery of this most incredible story. Merry Christmas!
Laura
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