On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about our opportunities to continue with the Christmas spirit through the year.

Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Our cheerful attitudes toward our fellow man don’t have to end on December 25th. It’s up to us to share Christ’s love all the time.

 

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the extraordinary day we all anticipate each year.

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Christmas Day is about a lot of good things, but the best is remembering the birth of our marvelous Savior

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about in a world full of stories, the Greatest Story Ever Told occurred 2,000 years ago in an obscure Judean village.

Luke Chapter 2:4-20 recounts the birth of Christ in Bethlehem.

There, the Savior of the World was born to humble human parents. God came to Earth as a baby, setting the stage for a glorious future for people everywhere.

 

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the wonderful diversity in Christmas celebrations around the world.

Luke 2:4,5 says: “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.”

From Norway to Mexico, people the world over honor the meaning of the season by putting their own touch on the celebration of Christ’s birth.

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about some fun trivia centered around a beloved hymn.

Psalm 96:11,12 says:

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

Most people believe “Joy to the World” refers to the birth of Jesus. But it doesn’t! Isaac Watts wrote the song about Christ’s Second Advent, yet the hymn is the most popular at Christmastime in America.

 

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On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how the date for Christmas was selected.

Matthew 2:2 says, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

Despite the diversity in cultures around the world, Christmas is celebrated in very similar ways and almost always on December 25 each year.

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the biblical account of the birth of Christ.

Micah 5:2 says, “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”

God chose to come to Earth as a baby, vulnerable but full of power and glory, in order to redeem human beings the world over.

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how important commitment and follow-through are for our New Year’s Resolutions.

Matthew 5:37 says, “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.”

Too many times, we set a goal, but without true commitment and discipline. These things come from the Lord, and He rewards those who run their race well!

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about our reasons for giving to those in need.

2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Scripture tells us that God sees what we do, and He is pleased when we give out a sincere desire to help someone…and not to do it so that people will compliment us and flatter us. With giving, it’s not about you!

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about a rare trait people exhibit: self-control.

Titus 2:11-12 says, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly…”

We hurt our witness for Christ if we neglect the fruit of self-control. Maintaining a steady personality, not given to immature responses to life’s challenges, produces a Christian life others want to emulate.