Sermon Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 & Colossians 1:15
DAY 1 — His Poverty: Majesty in Obscurity
Scripture:
“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son… and
laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:6–7
Thought:
The greatest moment in human history unfolded in the least expected place—a borrowed barn, a feeding
trough, a small village no one valued. Christ’s entrance into the world was marked by poverty, simplicity, and
humility. God delights to begin His greatest work where the world sees nothing impressive.
The manger reminds us that God draws near to the lowly, not the lofty.
Action:
Choose one area of life where you tend to rely on status, strength, or self-sufficiency. Today, consciously
surrender it to Christ. Invite Him to work in the “ordinary stable” places of your heart.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You stepped into poverty so You could step into my life. Teach me to recognize Your presence in
simple, humble places. Make my heart a manger—open, willing, and welcoming to Your work. Amen.
Questions:
*Where have you seen God work most powerfully in places you least expected?
*How might Christ’s humble birth reshape your expectations of how God moves today?
DAY 2 — His Person: Image of the Invisible God
Scripture:
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”
Colossians 1:15
Thought:
The baby wrapped in cloth is the Creator wrapped in flesh. Jesus is not simply godlike—He is God made
visible, touchable, knowable. Luke shows us His humanity; Colossians reveals His deity. The One who cried
in the manger is the same One who spoke galaxies into existence.
Christmas is not sentimental—it is supernatural.
Action:
Spend 10 minutes today meditating on one attribute of God (holiness, power, mercy, eternality). Then
consider how that attribute is revealed perfectly in Jesus.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for revealing Your heart through Jesus Christ. Help me see Him not only as Savior but as
the full and perfect image of You. Open my eyes to His majesty and deepen my worship. Amen.
Questions:
*What aspect of God’s character becomes clearer to you when you look at Jesus?
*Does recognizing Jesus as the fullness of God affect how you approach Him?
DAY 3 — His Paradox: Infinite Majesty, Intimate Humility
Scripture:
“You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:12
“In Him all things hold together.”
Colossians 1:17
Thought:
Here is the paradox:
The God who made Mary is carried by Mary.
The God who feeds the world must be fed by the world.
The One who holds the universe together is held in human arms.
Majesty is hidden in meekness. Infinity becomes an infant. The Creator enters creation in vulnerability so He
may redeem it from within—not from afar.
Action:
Identify an area of weakness, limitation, or frailty in your life. Rather than hiding it, invite Christ to enter it.
Remember: He works most powerfully through humility.
Prayer:
Jesus, Your humility is beyond my understanding. You became small so You could lift me up. Enter my
weaknesses today, and let Your strength be made perfect in them. Amen.
Questions:
*Which paradox of Christ’s incarnation moves you the most, and why?
*How does His willingness to embrace weakness encourage you in your own?
DAY 4 — His Purpose: God With Us, For Us, As One of Us
Scripture:
“They shall call His name Immanuel, which means, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23
“Through Him to reconcile to Himself all things… making peace by the blood of His cross.”
Colossians 1:20
Thought:
Jesus came not merely to enter the world but to redeem it. The manger points to the cross, and the cradle to
the crucifixion. God became man to reveal God to humanity, reconcile humanity to God, and reign over a
restored creation.
The One wrapped in cloth will one day return clothed in glory.
Action:
Share today (verbally or via message) one truth about Jesus’ purpose that encourages you. Use the
Christmas season to point someone to the real hope of the gospel.
Prayer:
Immanuel, thank You for coming near, for reconciling me through Your cross, and for promising to return.
Help me live today with purpose, hope, and boldness because You first came in humility for my sake. Amen.
Questions:
*Which aspect of Christ’s purpose—reveal, reconcile, or reign—resonates most with your heart?
*How does remembering the cross when you see the manger deepen your worship?
DAY 5 — Our Response: Living Incarnationally
Scripture:
“Christ lives in me.”
Galatians 2:20
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Colossians 1:27
Thought:
Just as Christ manifested the Father, we are called to manifest Christ to others. The Incarnation is not only a
doctrine—it is a pattern for Christian living. We humble ourselves, enter into others’ needs, show
compassion, and reveal Christ’s love in tangible ways.
Christmas is God bending low. Our calling is to bend low for others.
Action:
Choose one practical act of humility or service today—encourage someone, give anonymously, forgive a
wrong, meet a need, or show kindness to someone overlooked.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You bent low to save me. Let Your humility shape my actions, Your love shape my motives, and
Your life shine through mine. Make me a living witness of Your Incarnation. Amen.
Questions:
*What is one relationship or situation where Christ is inviting you to “bend low” and reflect His
humility?
*How can you intentionally display “Christ in you” throughout this Christmas season?