Sarah Young - Jesus Calling for Christmas

2018 Sarah Young

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Devotions are excerpted from Jesus Calling, Jesus Today, and Jesus Always.

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Dear Reader,

May the pages of this book help you enjoy both the beauty of Gods glorious creation and the wonder of His priceless gift to usHis only Son, Jesus, born in a humble stable. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us remember that He came into the world to provide eternal life for all who believe in Him.

These devotions are written from the perspective of Jesus speaking to you, the reader. I have included Scripture with each devotion, and I encourage you to read bothslowly and thoughtfully.

I will be praying for readers of Jesus Calling for Christmas. Remember that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. May you enjoy His Presence and His Peace in ever-increasing measure.

Merry Christmas!

Sarah Young

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace .

I SAIAH 9:6

W hen I entered your world as the God-Man, I came to that which was My own. Everything belongs to Me! Most people think their possessions are their own, but the truth is, youand everything you possessbelong to Me. Though you may feel isolated and alone at times, this is only an illusion. I bought you at an astronomical price, so you are MineMy treasure. The colossal price I paid shows how precious you are to Me! Ponder this powerful truth whenever you start to doubt your worth. You are My cherished one, saved by grace through faith in Me, your Savior.

Because you are precious to Me, I want you to take good care of yourself: spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Make time for pondering Scripture in your mind and heart. Protect yourself, both emotionally and physically, from those who would take advantage of you. Remember that your body is the Holy Spirits temple. I also want you to help others discover the glorious good newsthe free gift of eternal Life for all who believe in Me.

He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.

J OHN 1:11

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithand this not from yourselves, it is the gift of Godnot by works, so that no one can boast.

E PHESIANS 2:89

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

1 C ORINTHIANS 6:1920

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

J OHN 3:16

W hen an angel announced My birth to shepherds living out in the fields near Bethlehem, he told them: Do notbe afraid. I bring you good news of great Joy. The instruction to not be afraid is repeated in the Bible more than any other command. It is a tender, merciful directiveand it is for you! I know how prone to fear you are, and I do not condemn you for it. However, I do want to help you break free from this tendency.

Joy is a powerful antidote to fear! And the greater the Joy, the more effective an antidote it is. The angels announcement to the shepherds was one of great Joy. Dont ever lose sight of what amazingly good news the gospel is! You repent of your sins and trust Me as Savior. I forgive all your sins, changing your ultimate destination from hell to heaven. Moreover, I give you Myselflavishing My Love upon you, promising you My Presence forever. Take time to ponder the angels glorious proclamation to the shepherds. Rejoice in Me, beloved.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

L UKE 2:810

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

1 J OHN 3:1

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

P HILIPPIANS 4:4 NKJV

I am the greatest Gift imaginable! When you have