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Loving Others at Christmas
Traveling around Christmastime is always crazy, isn’t it? Whether we just travel across town or across the world, it is worth the effort because we are traveling to see people we love.
There’s a good reason we sometimes leave our homes at Christmas to be with the people we love–that’s what Jesus did for us!
As John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world, he gave His only begotten son” to us. Isaiah says Jesus will be called Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Jesus left the splendor of heaven to live among the people He loved in a hard world. He traveled to Earth to be Immanuel–God with us.
Christmas isn’t easy for everyone. Sometimes being around people we love is difficult because they don’t share our beliefs or we disagree. Maybe traveling isn’t possible, so we can’t be with those we love.
But remember: Christ is our example. We should love those around us with Christ’s love, whether we disagree or we feel alone.
Living in Christ’s redeeming love, which is what Christmas is really all about, will demonstrate the beauty of a life lived with Christ. This will truly help you to reach your world and bring others to understand the gift of Jesus.
About this Plan
The holidays feel hopeless for so many people. Can we avoid the trap of a self-centered Christmas and follow Jesus’ example of selfless love? Join Luis Palau for this seven-day Advent devotional and become inspired to represent Jesus, placing the needs of others before our own. Let’s remember that His gift of life is for all people, and we can help everyone receive it.
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We would like to thank Luis Palau Association for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.luispalau.org
