Sermon Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 & Colossians 1:15-16
Each day is designed to move the heart from adoration → trust → surrender, giving a whole picture Christ
during the Christmas season.
Day 1 — The King in the Cradle
Scripture:
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”
Colossians 1:15
Thought:
Christmas begins in a manger, but it does not end there. The child born to Mary is not merely a baby—He is
the visible image of the invisible God. The One wrapped in swaddling cloths is the eternal Son, the rightful
heir of all creation.
To call Jesus “firstborn” is not to say He was created, but to declare His supreme rank and authority. He is the
Chief, the Heir, the Preeminent One. Christmas invites us to move beyond sentimentality and behold the
majesty of Christ. We are not meant to baby-talk Him—we are meant to bow before Him.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, forgive me for reducing You to something small or sentimental. Open my eyes to see You as You
truly are—the eternal Son, the image of the invisible God. Recalibrate my heart to worship You in awe and
reverence. Amen.
Action:
Take five quiet minutes today to read Colossians 1:15 slowly. Replace any shallow view of Jesus with
worshipful awe.
Questions:
*In what ways have I unintentionally minimized who Jesus truly is?
*How would my worship change if I truly saw Him as supreme over all things?
Day 2 — Glory Veiled in Flesh
Scripture:
“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.”
Colossians 1:19
Thought:
The Incarnation shatters every human expectation of glory. Who would expect the fullness of God to dwell in
infant flesh? Yet the mystery of Christmas is this: infinite God clothed Himself in humanity.
Jesus never ceased being fully God, even as a baby in the manger. His glory was veiled, not diminished. The
unknowable God made Himself knowable. In Christ, God does not remain distant—He draws near.
Christmas reveals that God’s greatest glory is displayed through humility.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for making Yourself known through Jesus. Help me marvel at the mystery that the fullness
of God dwelled among us. Teach me to see glory where the world sees weakness. Amen.
Action:
As you see Christmas decorations or a manger scene today, pause and remind yourself: This is God with us.
Questions:
*What does it mean for my daily life that God chose to dwell among us?
*Where might God be revealing His glory through humility in my own circumstances?
Day 3 — Held Together by Him
Scripture:
“And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:17
Thought:
The One born in Bethlehem is the very One who holds the universe together. Every atom, every galaxy, every
moment of history exists by His sustaining power. Nothing lies outside His rule.
If Christ holds all things together, then He is more than able to carry you. Whatever feels overwhelming—
financial pressure, family strain, hidden fears—is not beyond His reach. Christmas reminds us that the
Savior who came near is also the Sovereign who reigns.
Prayer:
Jesus, I bring You the burdens I’ve been carrying alone. I trust You as the One who holds all things together—
including my life. Teach me to rest in Your power and care. Amen.
Action:
Write down one burden you’ve been holding tightly. Pray and consciously place it in Christ’s hands.
Questions:
*What am I struggling to trust Christ with right now?
*How does knowing He sustains all things bring peace to my heart?
Day 4 — Born into Our Mess
Scripture:
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way…”
Matthew 1:18
Thought:
Matthew does not romanticize Christmas. Jesus was born into scandal, shame, and simplicity. His parents
faced whispers and misunderstanding. His first bed was a feeding trough.
This was no accident. God chose to enter our broken world at its lowest point to redeem it from the inside.
Christ stepped into human shame so no sinner would ever be beyond grace. Christmas tells us that God
meets us—not after we clean ourselves up—but right in the middle of our mess.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for meeting me in my brokenness. Help me trust that no shame or failure places me beyond
Your grace. Teach me to walk in humble obedience like Joseph. Amen.
Action:
Offer God your obedience today in something small but faithful, trusting Him with the outcome.
Questions:
*Where do I feel shame that Christ wants to redeem?
*How can simple obedience honor God this season?
Day 5 — From Cradle to Crown
Scripture:
“That in everything he might be preeminent.”
Colossians 1:18
Thought:
The paradox of Christmas is breathtaking: the Heir of heaven becomes helpless on earth. The Architect of
the cosmos becomes the child of a carpenter. The cradle leads to the cross, and the cross leads to the
crown.
Jesus came low because we were lost. And now the One who once lay in a manger reigns in glory and invites
us to share in His life. Christmas is not about gifts or gatherings—it is about giving Christ His rightful place at
the center of everything.
Prayer:
King Jesus, You alone are worthy of first place in my life. Reorder my loves, my priorities, and my worship so
that You are preeminent in all things. Amen.
Action:
Gather your family or reflect personally and share the whole picture of Christmas—from manger to cross to
crown.
Questions:
*What would it look like for Christ to truly be first in my life?
*How can I help others see the full glory of Jesus this Christmas?