FEAST OF SAINT JOHN OF KANTY – 23rd DECEMBER
December 23, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 23 DECEMBER
December 23, 2024
23 December, 2024
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke 2:9-10
God of all creation, Eternal, EverLiving, we come before You with joyful and hopeful hearts, reflecting on the angel’s words to the shepherds on that holy night. “Do not be afraid,” the angel said, reminding us of Your constant presence in the midst of our fears and uncertainties. Lord, in a world that often feels heavy with worry and doubt, we cling to this assurance. You come to us with comfort and peace, dispelling the darkness with the light of Your truth.
Father, You brought good news of great joy, not just for a chosen few but for all people. We marvel at Your boundless love and inclusivity. It is a joy that transcends our circumstances, a joy rooted in the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Help us to embrace this joy daily, even when life’s challenges threaten to overwhelm us. Let it fill our hearts and overflow into our actions, so we may share Your love with others.
Teach us to trust in Your divine plan, just as the shepherds trusted the angel’s words and sought out the Christ child. May we seek Jesus with the same urgency and wonder, finding in Him the peace and purpose our souls long for. Lord, this season and always, help us to be messengers of the good news, proclaiming the hope and salvation found in Christ. Let our lives be a testimony to Your faithfulness, and may we never forget the profound gift You gave us in the birth of Your Son. In the Name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen
