Daily Devotional
Jesus Has Always Existed
“She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger….” (Luke 2:7).
“…This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well-pleased.” (Matthew 3:17).
“…This is My beloved Son…hear Him!” (Matthew 17:5).
Luke 2:7; Matthew 3:17; 17:5
December 25, 2020
Ponder This
Jesus never had an identity crisis. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Jesus never said, “I am ONE way to God.” He didn’t say, “I am A life.” Jesus said, “I am THE way, I am THE truth, I am THE life.” And God says, “He is My dear Son.”
In the Gospel of John, Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58). Not “I was,” but “I am.” He is the great I AM. He didn’t have His beginning at Bethlehem. He never had a beginning. He has always existed.
The One who created the universe not only has this whole world in His hands, but He has the past, the present, and the future in His hands.
Practice This
Do you know Jesus? Do you adore Him? Take a moment to worship Him. “Sing, choirs of angels! Sing in exaltation. Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest. O come, let us adore Him. O come, let us adore Him. O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!”
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
