Welcome to Day 21 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on the profound truth of Jesus' birth as the "Ancient of Days." In John 18:37, Jesus declares, "For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth." Though this verse comes at the end of His earthly life, it points us back to the deep mystery of His birth.

Jesus was not created at His birth in the manger; He is the eternal God who came into our world. The prophecy in Micah 5:2 confirms this truth, revealing that Jesus' coming was planned long before His birth. His incarnation—the act of God entering our world—is a miracle with an eternal purpose: to reveal the truth of God and invite us into His eternal family.

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Welcome to Day 20 of our Advent journey! Today, we reflect on the visit of the wise men in Matthew 2:1-12. When the wise men arrived at the house where Jesus was, He was just a young child, unable to perform any miracles or preach any messages. Yet, they were overjoyed to see Him and worshipped Him with extravagant gifts, bowing down to honor Him as the promised King.

In this moment, we learn that worship is not based on what God does for us, but on who He is. Even if God never did another thing for us, He would still be worthy of our worship. Worship is a life lived in surrender to God’s will, giving our hearts fully to Him.

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Welcome to Day 19 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on Christmas Is for Freedom. Jesus came to set us free from the fear of death and the bondage it brings. As Hebrews 2:14–15 reminds us, Christ destroyed the one who holds the power of death—the devil—and delivered us into true freedom. Let this truth shape the way we live: bold, fearless, and full of joy in Christ!

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Welcome to Day 18 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on The Christmas Model for Missions. Just as Jesus was sent into the world by the Father, He now sends us: “As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world” (John 17:18 NIV). Jesus faced rejection, danger, and even death on His mission, but He never lost trust in God’s mercy. This Christmas season, let’s take to heart the same model for our lives and missions: As I, so you.

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Welcome to Day 17 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on The Greatest Salvation Imaginable. God, in His justice and mercy, made a way for sinners like us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 31:31 reminds us of the promise of a new covenant, fulfilled through Christ’s sacrifice. This Christmas, let’s celebrate the greatest gift—the gift of salvation that gives us the freedom and joy of knowing our sins are forgiven and our relationship with God restored.

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Christmas is the greatest story of deliverance and redemption the world has ever known.

Welcome to Day 16 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on God’s Most Successful Setback. The story of Christmas reminds us that God’s plans often unfold in ways we least expect. From Joseph’s journey in the Old Testament to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we see how God uses setbacks to achieve glorious victories.

In Philippians 2:9–11, we’re reminded of Jesus’ path: humility, suffering, and ultimately, exaltation. What appeared to be a defeat—the cross—was God’s greatest triumph. Let’s embrace this truth as we consider how God can use setbacks in our lives for His glory and our growth.

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Welcome to Day 15 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on Life and Death at Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we’re reminded of His purpose: to give us abundant and eternal life, as promised in John 10:10.

While Christmas is a season of joy, it can also heighten our awareness of loss and longing. Jesus came to bring us hope and life, even in the midst of sorrow. Join us as we explore how every loss and joy in this season can stir our hearts to long for our eternal home with Him.

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Welcome to Day 14 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we’re reflecting on the amazing reality of the new covenant that Jesus mediates for us, as described in Hebrews 8:6. Through His blood, Jesus has fulfilled God’s promises, bringing inner transformation and making His salvation real in our hearts.

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Welcome to Day 13 of our Advent journey, Celebration Church family! Today, we reflect on the ultimate truth revealed in Hebrews 8:1–2, 5: the final reality brought to us through Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest.

Christmas is the celebration of replacing shadows—the earthly representations of God’s plans—with the ultimate reality. Jesus, seated at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven, ministers in the “true tent” in the heavenly realm, interceding for us with love and holiness. Let’s explore the beauty of this truth together.

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