Every Good Gift: A 5-Day Advent DevotionalSample

## Every Good Gift: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love... As we have journeyed through Advent together, we have unwrapped the good gifts that God has given us—gifts of hope, peace, joy and love. They are the gifts that came swaddled in a manger that first Christmas Day. The Baby in a manger who would make a way for the good life of hope, who would proclaim the good news of peace, who would walk in the good deeds that spark joy and who would give the good gift of love—Himself. [IMAGE CONTENT] It was to the shepherds that this wonderful news was first proclaimed—to the humble, the poor, the vulnerable. The glory of the Lord shone brilliantly in that field of sheep and the “good news of great joy” was shared: God’s good and perfect gift had been given. As we reflect this Christmas on every good and perfect gift that God has given us, let’s respond like the shepherds. Let’s rush to the presence of Jesus. (Luke 2:15-16) Let’s gather around the good and perfect gift of God with worship and adoration. And then, let’s return to our jobs, our tasks, our daily lives—changed. (Luke 2:20) Let’s live to glorify God and shine His light brilliantly by sharing His hope, peace, joy and love with the world around us. Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that every good gift comes from You. Today, I rush to the presence of Jesus, the greatest gift of all and I ponder on Your hope, peace, joy and love anew. But I know that I cannot remain beside the manger because You did not remain there. You lived Your life continuing to give hope, peace, joy and love to others. Help me carry every good gift You have given me into the world. Amen. We hope this plan encouraged you! [ Explore other resources from Compassion Canada today. ](http://cmpsn.ca/YV "<em>Explore other resources from Compassion Canada today.</em>" )