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Daily Christian Devotion

The King Is Born

*** Wishing you all a blessed Christmas!***

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

Out of all the good news we hear in this world, this is the Good News.

Every Mother’s Day, I wish and thank my mother—especially for introducing Jesus Christ into my life. I cannot imagine a life without Him, and I truly don’t believe I would have made it this far without His presence and grace.

I have heard the name Jesus millions of times throughout my life, but the moment Jesus was born in my heart was an experience beyond words. It was a life-transforming encounter—for good.

The prophet Isaiah prophesied the names of Jesus: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He begins this passage by revealing that the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light, and those who dwelt in deep darkness—the light has shone upon them. The yoke of the burden and the rod of the oppressor were broken. What a powerful depiction of freedom, deliverance, and restoration.

This is a beautiful revelation of the power of the Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—working together for the redemption of mankind.

Today, this is a message of hope. Because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

In this season, rejoice in the fact that you have heard the Good News, and please share it with others. We never know who is in the pit, who is walking in darkness, or who desperately needs deliverance. The message of Jesus’ birth has the power to transform, redeem, and restore a life.

Everyone deserves peace, joy, and true happiness—and Jesus is the only source of it. This source never runs dry.

Jesus truly is the Prince of Peace, because He rules the heart and satisfies the soul. His goodness must be tasted to be fully known.

May this King be born in your heart, and may He be your portion today and forever.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for coming as the Light of the world. Be born anew in our hearts this Christmas. Rule our lives, heal our wounds, and fill us with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help us to share Your love and hope with those who are still in darkness. We receive You as our Prince of Peace today and always. Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Work for it, For The Lord Is With You

“And be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts.”

Haggai 2:4 NKJV

The word of the Lord came through Haggai the prophet. God instructed the people of Israel to rebuild the temple, but they grew discouraged in the process of rebuilding.

This temple once stood in glory during the time of Solomon. Solomon spared nothing—money, material, or manpower—in building its grandeur. It was a magnificent memory for the people of Israel and for nations around them. Kings and queens came from distant lands and marveled at its splendor.

But now the temple lay in ruins and rubble because of the sin and unfaithfulness of God’s people. In their discouragement, the message of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai to the governor, the high priest, and the remnant of the people, instructing them to be strong and to continue the work with the assurance of His presence, and with the promise that the latter temple would be more glorious than the former one.

The people’s discouragement came from comparison. Even if they poured their heart and soul into rebuilding, this temple would never seem as glorious as Solomon’s. That comparison killed their desire to do what God had commanded.

But the Lord’s message to them was to build it anyway, with the assurance that He would be with them.

In your own life, you may have faced mountains and valleys. At one time, your life may have been so glorious that others wished they had what you had. Your ministry may have been thriving. Your business successful. Your family blessed. In such seasons, praising and honoring God, sharing His love, and spreading His Word was easier—and you enjoyed doing it.

But now, perhaps you find yourself in a valley, walking in darkness, searching for your way through a forest of discouragement. The people who once stood by you have disappeared from your life. Those who celebrated your business, ministry, or family now avoid you. The family that once stood as a testimony for many may now feel broken. All you see are ruins and rubble—the shattered pieces of your life.

Yet in this very season, God calls you to rebuild your altar of praise and restore your temple of worship. He wants you to work again in the ministry He placed in your hands. He is asking you to use the skills and talents He has given you.

Remember how God used you in the past—in your workplace, family, church, and community. Now the Word of the Lord reminds us to be strong, to be encouraged, to work for His kingdom, and not to be discouraged, with the assurance that He will be with us in all that we do.

And here is His promise: the latter part of your life will be more blessed than the former. It may not look as you expect, but others will clearly see that God’s presence is with you.

When God is on your side, you will see your family united, your business blessed, your ministry growing. You will thrive. In this season, you will impact more people positively than you did when you were standing on the mountain.

The temple was rebuilt after almost 70 years of destruction. When its foundation was laid, the older generation who had seen Solomon’s glorious temple wept aloud, while the younger generation shouted for joy. So it will be in your life—the young and old will rejoice at the work of God in you.

Therefore, consider your ways (Haggai 1:7). Refocus on your calling. Kill comparison. Break free from the scars of your past. Work for the Lord, for He is with you.

Your latter days will be more glorious than the former.

Prayer:

Lord, strengthen me to do the work You have placed in my hands. Help me not to be crushed by comparison or discouraged by ruins, but to trust in Your presence and promises. May my latter days bring glory to Your name and become a testimony of Your faithfulness. Amen.

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Time Has Come For God To Show Mercy

“You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭102‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Joseph, the second-youngest of the 12 brothers, had his low and high moments in life. This phase of his life was when he was falsely accused and imprisoned.

During his prison time, Joseph was confined with two others—a cupbearer and a baker.

One night, both the cupbearer and the baker had dreams with different interpretations but at the same time.

The next day, both of their countenances looked troubled. Joseph inquired and asked, “Why do your faces look downcast?”

They replied, saying they had a dream, but there was nobody to interpret it. Joseph insisted that they share the dreams, for interpretation belongs to God.

Joseph interpreted correctly that the cupbearer would be restored back to office in three days, while the baker would be hanged in three days. Joseph requested the cupbearer to kindly remember him, because he was wrongly imprisoned.

After a couple of years, Pharaoh had dreams that troubled his spirit. Pharaoh sent for magicians and all the wise men in the land to interpret the dreams, but none could interpret them for him. During such a time, the cupbearer, who had been restored to Pharaoh’s office, remembered the young Hebrew boy and his gift of interpreting dreams.

He recommended Joseph to Pharaoh. Pharaoh’s servants, by his instruction, brought Joseph out of the prison.

Joseph groomed himself, changed his clothes, and appeared before Pharaoh.

Joseph once again revealed God’s plan for Egypt by interpreting the dreams correctly. Pharaoh was impressed and put Joseph in charge of handling the horrific famine, which needed a wise man to manage. Joseph gave brilliant ideas to handle the famine, and the people had enough for themselves and were able to share with others as well. Joseph was promoted as a second in command in Egypt.

This Hebrew boy Joseph had really faced enough troubles since his youth. He was a victim of jealousy. He narrowly escaped being murdered, was sold as a slave to a faraway place he knew nothing about, was later falsely accused of moral failure, and then was thrown into prison.

It seemed to be a very long journey of rejection, pain, and humiliation. Yet in all of this, Joseph had the favor of God. When the time came for God to show mercy on Joseph, God brought people under the same prison roof, disturbed someone else’ with a dream, and exalted Joseph’s gift for a divine breakthrough.

God’s favor reached not only common men but also leaders in authority, bringing Joseph out of the pit. The Bible even describes the prison as a pit, for in those days it was likely built that way.

God’s favor in the set time kept pushing Joseph forward until he received his crown and God received the glory. The door God opened for him was never shut again.The God who showered mercy on Joseph will also shower mercy upon us.

You may be a victim of jealousy, or you may be someone your parents wished they never had. Maybe you are hated and humiliated by your own siblings like Joseph.The journey of your life may seem clueless, filled with tears, and hopeless about how the future will look.

Although everything around you looks strange and foreign, be encouraged—you did not make it this far without the favor of God. A set time has come for God to show favor on the house of Zion. At this time, the intervention of God will even nullify common sense of how things should work out.

The seasons will be favorable to you. Distance will not defile the plan of God. God will realign situations in such a way that you are positioned to receive the full portion of His favor.

Like the cupbearer, God will bring help under your roof to lift you. For Joseph, sharing the dream that revealed God’s plan once put him in the pit. God used the same mode to bring him out of the prison and placed him among princes. God will also do the same for you.

We serve the same God that Joseph served. God, in His sovereignty, is ready to show mercy to you and your household through Jesus. As you wait upon Jesus and continue to love Him and honor Him in your situation, at the set time all the prison doors will open for you to walk out, possess, and embrace exaltation.

Get ready to groom yourself and be clothed in the glory of God. God will open a door that no man can shut.

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for Your favor that never fails. Just as You lifted Joseph from the pit to the palace, lift me out of every place of rejection and hopelessness. Open the doors that no man can shut, and let my life bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Identify your Samson and Delilah

1 Peter 5:8–9

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

There is a man named Samson in the Bible. He was born to parents who had been barren for a long time. God promised them a son, saying his name would be great and that he would save the people of Israel. But Samson was to be consecrated to God. He was not to drink wine, eat unclean food, or have his head shaved ever. The strength of Samson was hidden in his hair, but more than that, the Spirit of God rested upon him, making him the strongest man in Israel.

His enemies feared his physical strength and the power of God’s Spirit when he attacked. No one could defeat this mighty man. For many years, Samson judged Israel, and time after time his enemies plotted to trap and kill him. Yet he was quick-minded, and with his clever defenses he defeated countless enemies single-handedly.

Eventually, his enemies grew weary of failing against him. They found a woman named Delilah and persuaded her to seduce Samson and discover the secret of his strength so they could overpower him. Unfortunately, Samson fell in love with her. Delilah tried to uncover his secret. Three times he gave her false answers, and each time she immediately called the Philistines to test him. But they failed, because the Spirit of God still rested on him.

At last, she attacked him emotionally, saying: “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me?” The Bible says she pressed him with her words day after day until his soul was vexed to death.

Finally, Samson opened his heart to her and revealed the truth, explaining that a razor had never touched his head because he had been consecrated to God from his mother’s womb. He confessed that if his head were shaved, his strength would leave him, and he would become as weak as any other man.

That was the downfall of Samson. Delilah lulled him to sleep on her knees, called the Philistines, and had them shave off the seven locks of his hair. Once the Lord’s strength left him, he became weak and vulnerable. His enemies seized him, gouged out his eyes, bound him, and threw him into prison.

In the end, Samson realized his mistakes, called upon God, and with renewed strength from the Lord, pulled down the pillars of the temple, defeating his enemies one last time. His story reminds us why we must remain alert and sober-minded.

The Bible describes a sober-minded person as one who has a disciplined mind, self-control over thoughts and emotions, and freedom from intoxicating influences or negative passions—a person with sound judgment and right actions. Samson, though strong in body, became foolish in mind. Even after Delilah betrayed him three times, he ignored the warning signs. Blinded by deception, he revealed his heart to the wrong person.

Samson could handle physical attacks, but when the attack came in the name of love, he lost his discernment. Sharing your heart with the wrong person will bind you and lead to defeat.

We all face “Samson and Delilah” moments. The Bible warns that the enemy is always ready to exploit our weaknesses, often disguising traps in the name of love. When the enemy sees your strength, your gifts, and the impact you make in your family, community, and workplace, he will send Delilahs to corrupt, deceive, and weaken you.

Some kinds of attacks do not even come with swords or spears. They come with sugar and honey, with deception on lips packed with beauty.

You may once have been a person with a calm and clear mind, but now find yourself flooded with Delilah’s words pressing down on your thoughts, intoxicating and hindering your judgment.

The Word of God urges us: “Be sober, be clear-minded.” Identify the calling of God in your life. Stay aware of the direction you are heading. Ask God for wisdom to discern those who bring intoxicating influence. Pray for His guidance to expose lying tongues and manipulative spirits.

Invite the Holy Spirit to be your companion, so that even when words press heavily on your spirit, He will strengthen you to overcome the enemy. God’s Word will be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path.

God has given you the gift of free will. Choose wisely—and choose for His glory.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the warning and wisdom in Your Word. Help me to be alert and sober-minded, guarding my heart and mind against deception. Fill me with Your Spirit, so that my thoughts, words, and choices honor Yo u In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Fix Your Focus and Find Peace

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV

There was once a young man in a village who was constantly troubled by fear, which stole his peace. The villagers advised him to visit a wise old man who lived far away, believing he could help him overcome his fears. Encouraged, the young man traveled to the distant village.

The old man handed him a glass filled to the brim with water and said, “Take this glass to the edge of the valley and return without spilling a single drop.” Determined, the young man fixed his eyes on the glass. Along the way, he ignored every distraction—the busy villagers, barking dogs, playful children, and the noise around him. At last, he returned without spilling a drop.

The old man then revealed the lesson: “You succeeded because you kept your focus on the glass of water, refusing to pay attention to the noise and distractions. In the same way, calm your mind and focus, and you will find peace.” The young man returned to his village with joy.

Likewise, Scripture tells us of a time when Jesus asked His disciples to cross to the other side of the sea after a long day. As they journeyed, a sudden storm arose, and the waves began to swamp the boat. Terrified, the disciples woke Jesus, who was asleep. He rebuked the storm, calmed the waters, and questioned their faith.

What is striking is that some of these disciples were fishermen, well acquainted with the dangers of the sea. Normally, they would have known how to handle such a storm, but fear gripped them. Instead of focusing on Jesus, they focused on the storm. These same men had walked with Jesus and seen His power, yet in that moment, fear crippled their faith.

Similarly, when God gives us a mission, the enemy often fills our minds with distracting questions like: When should I go? How will I go? Why should I go? What if something happens? Will I even go? If we let fear take control, it paralyzes us. But the Word of God calls us to trust, to step into the boat, and to fix our eyes on Jesus—the Living Water.

As we meditate on His Word and surrender our thoughts to Him, our minds are stilled and tamed. Even in the midst of storms, noise, and distractions, we can remain at peace because the Prince of Peace is with us. The question is not how strong the storm is, but whether Jesus is in your boat. If He is, you are safe.

Take every thought captive to obey Christ, and He will give you perfect peace.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for every storm-like situation in my life. Please fill my mind with Your life-giving Word, help me to focus on You, and grant me Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Embrace the chase to see the Glory

“…and he will chase after you. I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh and his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord!” Exodus 14:4 NLT

One man was trying to transport a great white shark from one place to another. He placed a few fighter fish in with it to chase the shark. The person assisting him wondered why he would intentionally hurt the shark, knowing that the fighter fish could injure or even kill it. The man explained that certain fish species must be kept active to breathe properly, especially those that rely on constant movement for water to pass over their gills. This act was done to support the shark’s survival until it reached the great ocean. Though it was being chased, it was for the purpose of survival and thriving.

This passage reminds us of a similar act when God instructed Moses to let the Israelites camp in a place that appeared to trap them—with the sea in front and Pharaoh’s army behind—so that the historic chase would eventually display the glory of God and show that He is the great I AM.

To the Egyptians, it looked as if the Israelites were an easy target, and so they began to chase. As the Israelites saw the great army approaching, the first thing that came out of their mouths was murmuring about their situation. They quickly forgot that this was the same God who had sent plagues upon their enemies just days earlier to set them free.

When Moses brought the plea before God, His response was simple and sounded like: “You know what to do when someone chases—just get moving” (Exodus 14:15). That act of moving with God’s instructions gave the people of God the greatest milestone in history—the Red Sea parted, the people crossed over, and their enemies drowned. What looked like a trap became a glorious escape, revealing the glory of God.

The Word of God encourages us today that He is fully aware of the chase and who is chasing you. He knows the trap, and He sees the sea before you.

This “fighter fish” kind of situation is allowed in your life to keep you moving, progressing, and growing stronger—so that the great glory of God may be revealed as He leads you into your promised land.

The enemy will not triumph over you, and the sea will not overcome you. He is the God who makes a way when there seems to be no way.

So take heart. Stop murmuring, and remember how God has displayed His power to set you free in the past. Thank Him for His mercies. Embrace the chase, because the Egyptians you see today—you will never see again (Exodus 14:13 NLT). Your promised land is waiting for you.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for setting me free from the hand of the enemy. Help me not to murmur but to thank and praise You in all circumstances. In Jesus’ name, I ask. Amen.

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Move Forward With Your Identity

“You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45

David was a shepherd boy who usually brought food to his brothers in the army every day. One day, he happened to see Goliath, the giant, who came out day after day for forty days, exposing the inability of the Israelite army to defeat him. All the soldiers were humiliated by the giant, but David volunteered to fight him.

He expressed his willingness to face Goliath. King Saul tried to convince him that the giant had been a warrior since his youth. But David did not accept Saul’s words. Instead, he laid down his “CV,” explaining how he struck down lions and bears and rescued sheep from their mouths. He went on to describe his skills and how he defended himself when the beasts turned against him.

For David, fighting Goliath was just another act of courage, like when he was shepherding. He believed that the same God who gave him victory in rescuing and defending his flock would also be with him as he faced this giant. David was not intimidated—whether by a terrifying animal or a mighty warrior. He knew the weapons he had were powerful enough, with God’s help, to bring down Goliath.

Somehow, David convinced King Saul. Saul gave him his tunic, his coat of armor, and a bronze helmet. David tried them on, but he could not walk properly with the sword and armor. He declined Saul’s defense mechanisms and instead took his staff, five small stones, his shepherd’s bag, and a sling in his hand.

David prepared himself for battle and was content with what he had because his trust was in Almighty God.

Then, the tall, fully armored giant stepped forward with his shield to defend himself against the unarmed shepherd boy. Goliath saw David as a healthy, handsome young man but mocked him, saying he would soon become food for the birds. But while Goliath saw a boy, God saw a warrior and the future king of Israel.

The first thing Goliath noticed was David’s simple weapon, his staff, and he threatened him. But David responded that while Goliath came against him with sword, spear, and javelin, he came against Goliath in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel.

Long story short, David marched forward with boldness. He placed a stone in his sling, released it, and struck Goliath on the forehead. The giant fell face down, and David cut off his head with Goliath’s own sword.

David won the battle with his own identity—his shepherd’s dress and shepherd’s tools. He was uncomfortable carrying Saul’s identity as a warrior.

Today, the Word encourages us that God has been preparing, molding, and equipping you for your battles. We carry an identity in the Kingdom of God. Instead of trying to wear someone else’s identity or handle situations the way others do, embrace who you are, the gifts you have, and where God has placed you. Trust Him, for He is the greatest weapon. Take courage with what you are equipped with—the battle is not yours but the Lord’s.

The same God who has rescued, protected, and guarded you in the past is still faithful and powerful to give you victory in every giant-like situation.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for all that You have been building in me. Give me the courage to face the battles ahead of me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Simply, A New Life

But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: ‘Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.’”

—2 Kings 5:10 (NLT)

Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, had an excellent track record of victories. He was influential, blessed, and famous. Yet despite his greatness, he was afflicted with leprosy—a disease considered unclean in those days.

During one of his campaigns, Naaman’s army captured a young girl from Israel, who was then placed in service as a helper to his wife. This little girl, though a captive, cared enough to point her master toward healing. She told her mistress that Naaman could be healed if he went to the prophet in Israel.

Interestingly, the Bible does not say that Naaman was actively searching for healing. Perhaps he had grown weary of trying and had resigned himself to living with the disease. But the girl’s simple words stirred a new possibility. She believed that what others saw as a hopeless condition, God could cleanse.

Naaman listened. He traveled to Israel, expecting a dramatic encounter with the prophet Elisha—perhaps a public display of prayer, or the prophet waving his hand over him to bring healing. Instead, Elisha did not even meet him in person. He simply sent a messenger, instructing Naaman to dip himself in the Jordan River seven times.

Naaman was offended. To him, the Jordan seemed inferior compared to the great rivers of his homeland. He was ready to walk away in anger. But his officers tried to reason with him and said, “Sir, if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn’t you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, ‘Go and wash and be cured!’” (2 Kings 5:13, NLT).

The real struggle for Naaman was not dipping into the water—it was accepting that such a great deliverance could come through something so simple. Yet when he humbled himself and obeyed, he dipped, he washed, and he came out with skin like that of a child. He was made clean. Naaman praised the God of Israel and chose to live a godly life thereafter.

Even today, many people around the world long for healing, deliverance, or breakthrough. Some are misled into believing they must endure complex, exhausting, or painful processes to receive it. But the Word of God reminds us that the greatest work has already been accomplished on the cross.

Salvation, healing, and a brand-new start are not earned by difficult rituals—they are received through a simple act of faith. All you need to do is surrender your heart to Jesus, believe that His blood can wash you clean, and accept His forgiveness.

You may wonder, “Can something this great really come from something so simple?” Yes—it can. Just as Naaman discovered, God’s power is revealed through humble obedience and simple faith.

Today, I encourage you: Believe in Jesus. Trust His Word. And you will see your life restored—filled with peace, purpose, and the joy of a new beginning.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Jesus Christ, who took our burdens upon the cross and cleansed our sins by His blood. Today, I accept the forgiveness He offers and the brand-new start You have given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Trust the potters process

Jeremiah 18:6 – “As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand.”

This scripture beautifully illustrates God’s authority over our lives. Like a potter shaping clay, He works tirelessly—forming, refining, and molding us into something purposeful. The potter may break down and rebuild the clay again and again until it takes on the exact shape he envisions. His goal is to create a vessel that can either hold something valuable or stand as a work of art for display. When the work is complete, the potter marks it as his masterpiece.

Likewise, God—the Master Potter—holds our lives in His hands. Even in seasons of brokenness, He is not discarding us; He is reshaping us. Every press, every turn, and every remolding is part of His process to make us into vessels of honor—living testimonies of His goodness.

Further down in this passage, we see a call to repentance—an invitation to yield to His hands, like clay that does not resist the potter’s shaping. When we surrender, He can complete His perfect work in us and leave His unmistakable mark so that all can see we are His handiwork.

If your current season feels shattered, remember: you are still in the Potter’s hands. This brokenness can become your breakthrough—if you trust His process.

God bless you!

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