The Gift We've Been Waiting For
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” - Luke 2:11
On Christmas Eve, the air seems to hum with expectation. Maybe you remember that feeling as a child, trying to sleep while imagining the gifts waiting under the tree. Or maybe you feel it now, knowing that this night carries a promise of joy and hope. There’s something special about waiting for something you know will bring joy. Tonight, more than any other night, invites you to step into a moment of expectant waiting, not just for tomorrow’s festivities but for something deeper.
The night Jesus was born, the world was waiting for a Savior. Israel had been promised a Messiah for centuries, but so much time had passed that many people thought the promise might never come. And yet, on a night just like this one, God fulfilled His promise in the most unexpected way: through a baby born in a humble stable.
The message given to the shepherds said it all: “For unto you is born this day…a Savior.” This wasn’t a gift wrapped in glory and grandeur, it was wrapped in humility. Yet it was the very gift they’d been longing for.
Think about that for a moment, God saw the world’s need and gave us His Son, not because we deserved it, but because His love for us was that big. And on this night, God whispered hope into the world through Jesus. The Savior we’d been waiting for had finally arrived, bringing with Him forgiveness, peace, and a promise of eternal life.
So tonight, as you prepare for Christmas, take a moment to consider the true gift that Christmas celebrates. The gift of Jesus is for you, not just for humanity in general but for you personally. He came to offer His love, His grace, and His joy to your life. And just like those shepherds who heard the news firsthand, you have the opportunity to respond to this gift with awe and gratitude.
Let this Christmas Eve remind you that God keeps His promises, and His timing is perfect. Jesus is the gift that transforms your life, a Savior who came to meet you right where you are. As you wait for Christmas morning, remember that you are waiting for more than a holiday; you are waiting with the joy of knowing that the greatest gift has already been given. And it’s yours, right here, right now.
On Christmas Eve, the air seems to hum with expectation. Maybe you remember that feeling as a child, trying to sleep while imagining the gifts waiting under the tree. Or maybe you feel it now, knowing that this night carries a promise of joy and hope. There’s something special about waiting for something you know will bring joy. Tonight, more than any other night, invites you to step into a moment of expectant waiting, not just for tomorrow’s festivities but for something deeper.
The night Jesus was born, the world was waiting for a Savior. Israel had been promised a Messiah for centuries, but so much time had passed that many people thought the promise might never come. And yet, on a night just like this one, God fulfilled His promise in the most unexpected way: through a baby born in a humble stable.
The message given to the shepherds said it all: “For unto you is born this day…a Savior.” This wasn’t a gift wrapped in glory and grandeur, it was wrapped in humility. Yet it was the very gift they’d been longing for.
Think about that for a moment, God saw the world’s need and gave us His Son, not because we deserved it, but because His love for us was that big. And on this night, God whispered hope into the world through Jesus. The Savior we’d been waiting for had finally arrived, bringing with Him forgiveness, peace, and a promise of eternal life.
So tonight, as you prepare for Christmas, take a moment to consider the true gift that Christmas celebrates. The gift of Jesus is for you, not just for humanity in general but for you personally. He came to offer His love, His grace, and His joy to your life. And just like those shepherds who heard the news firsthand, you have the opportunity to respond to this gift with awe and gratitude.
Let this Christmas Eve remind you that God keeps His promises, and His timing is perfect. Jesus is the gift that transforms your life, a Savior who came to meet you right where you are. As you wait for Christmas morning, remember that you are waiting for more than a holiday; you are waiting with the joy of knowing that the greatest gift has already been given. And it’s yours, right here, right now.
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