Advent Day 26

This Christmas morning reflection invites us into the profound truth of 1 Peter 1:3-13, where we discover that our faith isn't just a seasonal celebration but a living hope that transforms every moment of our lives. The passage reveals that we have been born again not through our own effort, but because God has caused this miracle to happen through Christ's resurrection. What strikes us most powerfully is the imagery of faith being tested like gold in fire — not to destroy us, but to prove its genuineness and make it more precious. Just as we establish Christmas traditions with our families, we're challenged to consider what spiritual rhythms and habits we're cultivating daily that will sustain us through life's inevitable trials. The beauty of this message is that these trials last only 'for a little while' in light of eternity, and they're working to shape us into holy ones. We're reminded that the inheritance waiting for us is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading — a gift that never stops giving. This Christmas, we're called to put all our hope not in temporary things, but in the gracious salvation that came through Jesus's first advent and will be fully realized at His second coming.

🎧 For additional encouragement, listen to Christmas Day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDZNnjqpAoM&list=PLSVdWmL3WBddbSuPfppFGa_c2KyQwXxdx&index=25