13th December 2025

Four Titles  

For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given . . .

Isaiah 9:6

Today's Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7.

Throughout the Bible, over 200 names are given for Christ. Some are titles for Jesus, while others are concepts or descriptions of Him. The message and meaning of Christmas is spelt out in Isaiah 9:6. For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In that one verse, the Prophet Isaiah gives four names or titles of our Lord that encourage us, thrill us, and fill us with hope:

Wonderful Counsellor: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5).

Mighty God: But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26).

Everlasting Father: "Yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live. (1 Corinthians 8:6).

Prince of Peace: For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross." (Colossians 1:19-20).

The full meaning of these words from Isaiah should give us enough strength, hope, and joy to face any crisis, to endure any sorrow, and to meet any temptation.

How is God revealing Himself to you today?

Prayer:My God and Father, You are El Roi—the God who sees. Help me to see You today and every day. I pray this Christmas that You will reveal Yourself to me in new and amazing ways. In Jesus name. Amen.

12th December 2025

The Word Made Flesh  

The Word was made flesh . . .

full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

Today's Bible Reading: John 1:14-18.

On the cover of our Bibles, there appear the words “Holy Bible.” Do you know why the Bible is called holy? Why should it be called holy when on its pages there is so much lust, hate, greed and war are found? It is because the Bible tells the truth. It tells the truth about God, about the human-race, and about the devil. The Bible teaches that we exchange the truth of God for the devil’s lie about sex, for example, and drugs, and alcohol, and religious hypocrisy. Jesus Christ is the ultimate truth. Furthermore, He told the truth (Hebrews 6:18). Jesus said that He was the truth, and the truth would make us free. And this truth is revealed most perfectly in the Word made flesh, who dwelt among us full of grace and truth. Are you free today?

Prayer: Almighty God, I thank You for the truth which You have given me through Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

11th December 2025

Great Expectations  

. . . She gave thanks to the Lord,

and spoke of Him to all those who

looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 2:38

Today's Bible Reading: Luke 2:25–32, 36–38.

Most Israelites were anticipating the arrival of the Messiah, and one might expect that the religious leaders would have been among them. Yet they seemed to miss Him despite the signs and prophecy. In contrast, Luke 2,informs us of two elderly believers, who recognised Him at once. 

The Bible inspires us to see that advanced age can motivate our hope. As the infant Jesus is brought to the temple by Joseph and Mary to be consecrated (Luke 2:23; see Exodus 13:2,12), two elderly believers suddenly take Centre stage.

Firstly, Simeon, who had been waiting for years to see the Messiah—“took [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: ‘Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations’ ” (Luke 2:28-31).

Second, Anna, a “very old” prophet (v 36), came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph. A widow who’d been married only seven years, she’d lived in the temple until she was eighty-four. Never leaving, she “worshipped night and day, fasting and praying.” When she saw Jesus, she began praising God, explaining about “the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem” (v 37-38). Both Simeon and Anna knew what the arrival of the Christ child meant.

These two hopeful servants remind us to never stop waiting on God, no matter our age, with great expectations.

Prayer: Dear faithful Father, when I lose hope, remind me to wait expectantly for You. In Jesus name. Amen