Dec. 24, 2025

Day 359 The Gift of Jesus | Luke 2:10–11

Day 359 The Gift of Jesus | Luke 2:10–11

Send us a text Fear fades fast when a clear message breaks through the noise: good news brings great joy for all people. We open Luke 2 and sit with the angel’s words, the quiet surprise of a manger, and the courage that grows when we remember who the gift truly is. No glitter is required to make this moment holy; the wonder comes from a Savior who chose humility so no one would stand at the door feeling unworthy. We walk through the Christmas story with fresh eyes, tracing the themes of hop...

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Fear fades fast when a clear message breaks through the noise: good news brings great joy for all people. We open Luke 2 and sit with the angel’s words, the quiet surprise of a manger, and the courage that grows when we remember who the gift truly is. No glitter is required to make this moment holy; the wonder comes from a Savior who chose humility so no one would stand at the door feeling unworthy.

We walk through the Christmas story with fresh eyes, tracing the themes of hope for the hopeless, light in dark places, and the steady presence of Emmanuel, God with us. Along the way we explore why a stable is not a downgrade but a declaration that grace reaches ordinary lives. You’ll hear a simple practice to anchor your day: read Luke 2:1–20, pause for reflection, and offer a short prayer of thanks. These small acts reorder the rush, reset expectations, and turn tradition into a living encounter.

If you’ve felt pressure to craft the perfect holiday, this conversation invites relief. Joy is not earned by performance; it’s received as a gift. We share how keeping Jesus at the center looks in daily choices—listening before reacting, giving thanks before asking, and carrying the angel’s first words, do not be afraid, into the year ahead. Whether you’re celebrating with a full house or a quiet room, there’s room for peace, courage, and gratitude to grow.

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Chapters

01:07 - Welcome And Purpose

01:29 - Christmas Theme And Scripture

01:56 - The Meaning Of The Gift

02:42 - Practice And Prayer

03:15 - Closing And Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 359, the gift of Jesus.

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And Merry Christmas, everyone.

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We'll be in Luke chapter 2, verses 10 through 11 from the New Living Translation.

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But the angel reassured them, don't be afraid, he said, I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

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The Savior, yes, the Messiah, the Lord, has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David.

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Christmas is the ultimate celebration of God's greatest gift, His Son, Jesus.

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More than 2,000 years ago, God stepped into the world He created, not as a mighty ruler, but as a baby lying in a manger, an innocent baby.

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Jesus came to bring hope to the hopeless, light to the darkness, and salvation to all who would believe.

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He wasn't born in luxury, but in humility, showing us that he came for everyone.

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This Christmas, take time to pause and remember why we celebrate.

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The lights, the gifts, and the traditions are beautiful and all, but they're only shadows of the true gift.

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Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us.

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So, do this.

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Set aside time today to read Luke chapter 2, verses 1 through 20 with your family or on your own.

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Reflect on the wonder of the Christmas story and thank God for sending Jesus.

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Let's pray together.

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Father, thank you for the greatest gift I could ever receive, Jesus.

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Help me to keep him at the center of my Christmas celebration and my life.

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Amen.

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Merry Christmas, everybody.

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Merry Christmas!

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality Control Engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.