Daily Devotional
Be A Scrooge
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Day 1
John 1:12 (ESV)
[12] But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
The Transforming Power of Christ's Redemption
Christmas is more than a cultural tradition—it is God’s invitation to experience real redemption. In John 1:12, Scripture declares that to all who receive Jesus and believe in His name, He gives the right to become children of God. This is the heart of the Christmas story and the transforming power behind it. Ebenezer Scrooge was changed in Dickens’ tale, but how much more does Christ completely change us—from within—by His grace? Redemption is not self-made improvement. It is a miracle wrought through faith in Jesus alone—a gift that heals our past, renews our present, and secures our future. Becoming God’s child isn’t earned; it’s received. To “be a Scrooge,” in the way Christ intends, is to allow Him to redeem our story and make us new. As recipients of God’s love, may we live out this new life, reflecting the mercy we have found in Christ.
Key Takeaway
In Christ, anyone—regardless of their past—can receive new life as God's beloved child.
Questions to Consider
- Where do you most need to experience Christ’s redeeming transformation today?
- How does your identity as God’s child shape your sense of worth and purpose?
- What is one step you can take to live out your new identity in Christ this Christmas?
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