What if it became the life-changing event it was always meant to be?

That’s what happened for a few shepherds long ago on the hills of Bethlehem. The Bible tells us that, “The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard. It was just as the angels had told them.” Their encounter with Jesus—just a little baby, but also the Living God— it changed them forever.

Christmas isn’t just about traditions or festivals. It’s about Jesus—God Himself, entering into the world that He made.

This Christmas, you can experience the life-changing joy of knowing Jesus personally. Right where you are, you can pray, “Jesus, I don’t want to miss You this Christmas. Come into my life. Forgive me once and for all. Be with me, and change me.”

Always remember, there is hope with God.

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Putting others before ourselves. In fact, serving isn’t very popular. The systems of the world tell us to fight for what we want, what we need, what we feel we deserve. That we must put ourselves first.

This is not the way of Jesus. In fact, He said that the way to truly be great is to serve others. The Lord of all, Creator God, laid down His life for you, for me. He came to serve us by giving everything - His very life!

Is there someone in your life that God is calling you to serve? You can only do it truly in His love and in His power, because He first served you.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28

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But that moment of new life points forward to another moment. So different—it’s the cross.

In the Bible, God’s ancient book of truth, a prophet named Isaiah wrote a prediction about the savior that would come…Jesus. Isaiah said this, “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so that we could be whole. He was whipped so that we could be healed.”

This Christmas, as you think about the birth of Jesus, consider also the cross. The baby born in Bethlehem grew up to be the Savior. He loves you more than you can imagine.

Welcome Him into your life. You can say, “Jesus, I believe that You came for the salvation of the whole world, and also for me. Forgive me. Help me to know You and follow You into eternal life.”

Always remember, there is hope with God.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 53:5

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The Bible, God’s book of truth, says in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin [that means the results of our sin] is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Without Jesus’ birth, there would be no forgiveness, no free gift, no eternal life.

But God was not willing to leave us in that state. On the first Christmas, He entered into the world He made. And He came to us as a baby. Jesus, God in human form, was really born—so that we could really be saved.

This year, don’t miss the reason that it all matters. You can pray, “Jesus, thank You for being born to save me. Forgive me for all my wrongs. Amen.”

Always remember, there is hope with God.

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Maybe you’ve left church, or maybe you’ve never been to church, and you feel separate. Can I tell you that Jesus doesn’t see you in this way?

Isaiah 53 tells us that we've all strayed away from Him. We’ve all gone our own way, but Jesus has gone after the wanderer. He’s left the 99 sheep behind to look for the one who strayed away. And we are all that one wandering sheep, every single one of us.

He loves you. He's done all that is needed for you to be in a relationship with Him.

He’s looking for you.

Why don't you turn your heart to Him right now? Just say: “Thank You, Jesus, for never giving up on me. Thank You for loving me. Thank You for giving Your life for me. I need You.”

Always remember, there is hope with God.

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Long ago, some very smart men, leaders in their world, noticed a bright star, and they followed it. And it led them on a journey to find Jesus. These wise astronomers they traveled far because they knew this child was worth the finding.

And Jesus still is worth the finding. Christmas is more than a season. It’s a signpost pointing to Jesus. Not a legend, but a real Savior who’s come because He loves you.

Maybe you’ve been searching for meaning and for peace, and for answers. Just like these wise men, you can find Jesus. Do you want that?

You can pray, “Jesus, I’ve been searching all my life. I believe in You, You are the Savior. And I give You my life.”

Always remember, there is hope with God.

"When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!" Matthew 2:10

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He said, “But you, O Bethlehem, you are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf…And he will stand to lead his flock with the Lord’s strength, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.”

In that little town of Bethlehem, the prophecy was fulfilled. The Son of God arrived—not in power, but in humility, to be the loving Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.

Maybe you’re wandering away; you’re lost. This Christmas, remember that Jesus came for you.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

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You’re a shepherd, out in the middle of the night, and then suddenly, the whole sky lights up! It’s full of angels announcing the birth of a Savior. The One who will make all things right…God in human form…He’s arrived.

In that moment, everything changes. For those shepherds, they weren’t especially rich or powerful people—they were just workers doing their jobs. Yet they were the first ones to hear the greatest news the world has ever known.

Christmas was a world-changing event then, and it continues to change the world to this day. Jesus, Himself- He was born. He came for all of us. He came for you.

And so this Christmas, don’t let the Good News pass you by. Like those shepherds, you can respond with joy. You can believe the message, and you can follow Jesus.

Always remember, there is hope with God.

"The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!" Luke 2:11

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