Why Most People Miss the Real Miracle of Christmas and How to Avoid Their Regret | Daily Devotional
The first weekend after Christmas feels different. The presents are opened, the meals are memories, and life settles back into its rhythm. But here’s the danger: being so close to the miracle of Christmas yet letting it stay just a story. In this devotional, we look at the people of Bethlehem who heard about Jesus’ birth and were amazed - but never went to see for themselves. They missed the encounter of a lifetime. The shepherds show us a better way. They said “Let’s go,” they hurried, and they met Jesus personally. Their response changed everything. This video challenges you to move from spectator to participant, to create your own “let’s go” moment, and to carry the message of Christmas into real life this new year. Don’t just hear the story. Go live it.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Post-Christmas Letdown
00:43 The Tragedy of Proximity
02:02 The Shepherds’ Secret
03:37 Bethlehem’s Silent Regret
04:49 Your “Let’s Go” Moment
06:02 Challenge and Next Steps
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE
Luke 2:8-20 (NLT)
NEXT STEPS
What’s one action you’ll take this year to move from hearing about Jesus to encountering him personally? Share your “let’s go” moment in the comments below.
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I’m Rob Westwood-Payne, a Salvation Army officer sharing practical Bible teaching, prayer, and one next step you can take today. New devotionals every day, sermons every week.
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