December 11th – Titus 2:14
Pastor Paul David Tripp once said, “The good news of the kingdom is not freedom from hardship, suffering, and loss. It is the news of a Redeemer who has come to rescue me from myself.” Jesus willing left His glorious throne in heaven, to step into our very broken world. Why? To trade His purity for our mess, and His righteousness for our shame. When I think about all He gave up and endured for me and you, my heart overflows with gratitude. My Redeemer saw every failure I would ever commit, and still, He came willingly. And He didn’t rescue me halfway, He redeemed me completely. Jesus set me apart, making me His own treasured possession, someone worth saving, someone worth loving. And He wants to do the same for you. Christmas is our reminder that redemption isn’t just something Jesus does, it’s who He is. He cleanses, restores, and rewrites the story of our lives with grace. He calls us to live differently, not out of fear, but out of gratitude for the One who paid everything to make us His. So this Christmas, I’m celebrating my Redeemer, and my Savior. The One who came not just to the world, but to me.
Reflection Question:
How does knowing that Jesus came to redeem you personally—fully, willingly, and lovingly—change the way you see yourself and the way you celebrate Christmas?
Prayer Prompt:
Jesus, my Redeemer, help me rest in the truth that You came for me. Show me the places where I need Your cleansing, Your restoration, and Your grace. Teach me to live in the freedom You purchased and to celebrate this Christmas with a heart full of gratitude for all You’ve redeemed.
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