The Upper Room Devotional || 26th December 2023 || The Warmth of Christmas
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for December 26, 2023 Message written by Kumalawaty Sundari (Jakarta, Indonesia). God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
TODAY’S READING
2 Corinthians 9:10-15
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
This Christmas I will show Christlike love to others.
Jesus said, “Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple — truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” – Matthew 10:42 (NRSVUE)
My family and community usually let Christmas pass by without any acknowledgment. To comfort myself and appreciate the meaning of Christmas, I usually watch a Christmas concert or go to church and then have my favorite food on Christmas Day.
One year, I wanted to do something different for Christmas, so I chose to visit a friend who was hospitalized. At first I felt awkward about my choice since it had nothing to do with Christmas. But I was encouraged by the Spirit and was filled with abundant love, joy, and peace. I truly felt God’s presence that Christmas Day.
We often associate Christmas with joyous and sometimes glamorous celebrations. But it is also a time to remember God’s love for us and to allow God’s Spirit to shine through our words and deeds. The love we share with others pleases God and blesses our lives.
Even if we are unable to buy gifts or host large gatherings for Christmas, we can still be joyful. The most important thing is that we receive Jesus with humble and worshipful hearts. And we can gladly share what blessings we have with those in need.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving yourself as a living sacrifice. We celebrate your goodness to us by sharing your love with others. Amen.
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