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December 25 - excerpt taken from the book, "Speak Lord, Thy Servant Heareth" - written by Sue Campbell, late mother of Pat Stanton.

December 25 - "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). Oh My people, on this day, the anniversary of My birth, I came to this earth as a babe in a manger, born of a virgin mother, and today, I come unto you.

Yea, to those who are weary and worn from many trials and heartaches, unto you who are tired in body, mind and spirit, unto you who are in need of physical or emotional healing, unto you who need a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Unto you who have accepted Me into the inn of your hearts, I will sup with you and you with Me today, as together we celebrate My birth.


I like the word holiday. The word comes from "holy," plus "day" (a holy day).

1. It can be a day set aside for special religious observance

2. A day of freedom from work; especially one in commemoration of an event

3. A vacation

I am glad God loves holidays. He planned the greatest holiday ever. It was "out of this world!" The first holiday plans originated in heaven.

God planned two trips for His Son. The first trip happened in very humble surroundings, a feed trough (open box for livestock feed) for the Savior's baby bed. Our Lord chose to lay down His royal robes for a season and allowed Himself to be wrapped in long strips of cloth (swaddling cloth for infants). A joyful Christmas holiday can be maintained by the lowly in heart (those who will humbly love and serve others).

The second trip Christ will make will be the holiday of all holidays! The Second Coming of Christ will be a time you will never forget. Put it on your calendar! You can make a reservation by placing your trust in the gift of Christ. He is worthy of our celebration and praise.

HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE GIFTI ask you to search your heart. Have you received the gift of eternal life by asking God to forgive your sin and asking Jesus to come into your heart?

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord,” (Romans 6:23).

Pray the prayer below to ask Jesus into your heart. He is the perfect gift just for you!

God, I believe Jesus Christ is your Son. He died on a cross for my sins, and has been raised from the dead. God forgive my sins, wash me in the blood of Jesus.

Jesus, come and live inside of my heart. I believe I am now saved and made new, as I confess you as Lord of my life!


Does God give good things to His children? The Bible tells us God is a remarkable Father. He not only supplies the needs of His family, but also wants to satisfy their wants. Psalm 84:11 states, "No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."

We are taught in Psalm 37:4, God will give you the desires of your heart. "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart."

The Bible is clear in teaching God wants us to have enough. He is our Shepherd and He says we do not have to be in need or lack (Psalm 23:1).

Psalm 34:8, "O, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him!"

Vs. 9...for those who fear Him lack nothing. (ESV)

The Lord is the Good Shepherd. He is also Almighty God, and will do the miraculous to bring the help we need. We need to ask, believe, and walk uprightly before the Lord. Romans 8:32b, "How shall he not with him, also freely give us all things?" 

He wants to meet our needs. He also wants us to be able to share our surplus of food and clothing with the poor and people around us who have needs. Yes, God cares for everyone and gives good gifts!


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