Christmas Devotion: Hope For All Humanity

Welcome to the Abide podcast, where we pause in the busyness of life to reflect on the life-giving truth of God’s Word. As we begin this Advent season, our hearts are drawn to a powerful theme: Hope.

Christmas is often celebrated with joy and wonder, but for many, this season can also stir deep longing—a longing for peace, restoration, and the assurance that God has not forgotten us. Advent invites us to lean into this longing and rediscover the promise of hope fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Today, we’ll journey back to that starlit night in Bethlehem, where shepherds heard the extraordinary news of a Savior born for all people. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to anchor our lives in the living hope of Christ—hope that doesn’t waver, even in our waiting.

Whether you’re filled with anticipation or wrestling with doubt, my prayer is that this episode will encourage your heart that God’s promises are true and His love is unwavering. Hope has come, and His name is Emmanuel—God with us.

Pause & reflect:

1. Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? Take a moment to reflect on His promise to work all things together for your good and His glory. How does this truth bring comfort to your heart today?

2. Hope is the confident assurance of what is yet to come, rooted in God’s unchanging promises. Are you struggling to find hope right now? What is one burden you can lay at His feet, trusting Him to carry it as you rest in His eternal goodness and faithfulness?

3. Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus as your Savior and Lord? If not, are you ready to surrender your life to Him, exchanging your doubts and fears for a new life filled with unshakable hope, lasting joy, and perfect peace? If so, take a moment to pray and invite Him into your heart as your living hope.

4. If you already know the life-transforming hope of Jesus Christ, who in your life might need to hear about this indescribable gift? This Christmas season, ask God to show you someone you can share the hope and joy found in Christ.

My friend, if you prayed to receive Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, celebrate. Tell someone that you have just been given the best Christmas gift of all—the gift of Jesus! 

Scripture reference:

Micah 5:2
Luke 2:8-11
Jeremiah 29:11
Deuteronomy 31:8
John 16:33
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:31
Acts 17:22
John 6:33
Hebrews 11:1
Romans 5:5
Hebrews 6:19
Romans 15:13