Daily Devotional for Tuesday 26th December
Day 2 - Journeying to Jesus
This week the devotionals are focussed on people who were there at the first Christmas. We will follow a simple pattern:
1. Read the bible. Hear God’s word to us.
2. Reflect on an aspect of the passage with a focus on a person.
3. Pray. We will pray the same prayer at the end of each day’s devotional.
Our aim is that the simplicity and repetition will help us draw closer to Jesus this Christmas whatever we’re going through at the moment.
We pray that we’re built up and encouraged in our walk with Jesus – whether that’s in our: sadness or happiness, busyness or quietness, in the company of others or loneliness.
Read: Matthew 2:9-12
Time to reflect…
After visiting Herod, the Magi continue on their journey to see Jesus. Jesus may well have been a toddler by the time they arrived.
They arrive at the house and on seeing Jesus, fall down and worship him. They present their gifts:
- Gold symbolising Jesus is THE king – King of kings and ruler of the world.
- Frankincense symbolising Jesus is THE best priest – interceding to the Father for us.
- Myrrh pointing to Jesus death – the means by which He redeems us.
And then they return home. Having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod. Their journey comes to an end.
Take a moment to trace your own journey to Jesus. Who or what pointed you in the right direction?
Does the response you first had to Jesus differ from how you feel today?
Pause to pray…
Heavenly Father, we pray that as we reflect on the people who were there at Jesus’ birth, you would prepare us by your Holy Spirit for Jesus’ return.
We pray that we would be so amazed by your grace and love for us that our praise and thankfulness would overflow this Christmas time, so that those around us would learn of your love for them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
