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Matthew 2:1–12 December 28 Devotional – Grace & Truth The Christmas story does not end at the manger. It expands outward, drawing in unexpected travelers from distant lands—men known for their wisdom, study, and discernment. The wise men arrive with a simple but profound question: “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews?” Their journey begins not with certainty but with a sign. A star appears, and they respond. They set out with costly gifts and open hearts, wil

Christmas Eve Devotional – Grace & Truth On this night, everything slows down. The lights seem softer. The air seems still. And across generations and continents, the church gathers to remember one miraculous moment when heaven touched earth in the most unexpected way. Luke begins with a decree from Caesar—a reminder of earthly power, politics, and human authority. Yet while the emperor’s orders move families across the region, another decree is unfolding, one not issued from

Matthew 1:21–25 December 21 Devotional – Grace & Truth Before Jesus ever took His first breath, before shepherds arrived at the manger or wise men followed a star, heaven made a declaration about who this child would be. His identity was not left to speculation, confusion, or silence. God spoke a royal decree, wrapped in two names that reveal the mission of the King. Joseph, shaken by the news of Mary’s pregnancy, receives a message that changes everything: “You are to give

Matthew 1:18–20 December 14 Devotional – Grace & Truth Christmas is filled with miracles, but none greater than this: the eternal Son of God stepped into humanity. Matthew moves from genealogy to mystery, from names on a page to the breathtaking truth of Jesus’ conception. What began with earthly lineage is now illuminated by divine intervention. Joseph’s world is disrupted when he learns Mary is with child. But before doubt can settle into despair, the angel brings clarity:

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth As Christmas draws near, we pause to reflect on what we’ve learned: God is faithful to His promises, intentional in His timing, surprising in His choices, and gracious in His welcome. The lineage of Jesus is more than a list—it is a testimony that God uses ordinary people to carry extraordinary purpose. Let your heart settle into the wonder of this truth. You are seen. You are chosen. You are invited into the st

Matthew 1:1–6 December 7 Devotional – Grace & Truth The Christmas story doesn’t begin in a manger. It begins in a genealogy. Matthew opens his gospel not with shepherds or angels, but with a long list of names—some well-known, some nearly forgotten, and some we might not expect to see at all. Yet each name matters. Each generation tells us something about the heart of God and His plan for redemption. The genealogy of Jesus anchors the Christmas story in history, promise, and

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth One of the most powerful truths of Christmas is that Jesus came so we could be adopted into the family of God. You are not defined by your earthly lineage but by the grace that welcomes you into His spiritual family. Christmas is an invitation to belong—not because you earned a place, but because God extended one. The King who entered the world through a human family now invites you into His eternal one. Reflect

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth Jesus’ family line is not polished; it is grace-filled. It is a reminder that God doesn’t choose people because they are flawless. He chooses them because He is faithful. The beauty of the genealogy is that it mirrors our own stories—messy, imperfect, and in need of redeeming love. Yet God delights in using the ordinary and the broken to reveal His extraordinary grace. Reflection: What part of your past do you s

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth The genealogy of Jesus includes several unexpected names—Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—each carrying stories marked by loss, displacement, or brokenness. Yet God chose them. He wove their lives into the lineage of Christ. Their presence is a declaration that God redeems what others overlook. Christmas is for the outcast as much as the insider, for the weary as much as the strong. Reflection: Where has God shown His pow

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth Matthew also declares Jesus as the “Son of David,” pointing directly to God’s promise that a forever King would come from David’s line. This King would bring justice, peace, and restoration—not through earthly power, but through divine authority. Jesus is the fulfillment of that royal hope. He is the King who reigns with compassion, truth, and righteousness. Reflection: In what area of your life do you long for

Christmas Mini Blog Journey Devotional Series from Grace & Truth In Matthew’s genealogy, Jesus is linked to Abraham—the man through whom God promised to bless all nations. For Abraham, that promise required faith, waiting, and trust through uncertainty. Yet God fulfilled His word perfectly. As Christmas approaches, we are reminded that the God who kept His covenant to Abraham keeps His promises to us as well. Hope is not fragile when it rests in God’s faithfulness. Reflection

Christmas Mini Blog Journey A 7-Day Devotional Series from Grace & Truth Gift Shop Before the shepherds, before the manger, before the star, Scripture gives us a genealogy. Matthew begins the Christmas story by tracing names across generations. It may seem surprising, but this list sets the stage for everything that follows. Christmas didn’t begin in Bethlehem. It began in God’s promise. This week, we enter the Advent season by looking at the family line of Jesus and remember