Living Christmas Everyday

Pastor Ricky Venter challenges us to move beyond celebrating Christmas as a one-time event and to live its truth, joy, and mission every day of the year.

Key Themes:

1. God’s Engagement With Humanity
   • God entered our broken world through Jesus to restore and redeem humanity.
   • The incarnation demonstrates God’s humility, love, and presence with us.
   • We are called to reflect this by engaging with others in their brokenness.
2. The Joy of Receiving the Messiah
   • Joy comes from recognizing Jesus daily, not just during Christmas.
   • The shepherds and Simeon responded to Jesus with worship and spreading the good news.
   • Start each day by embracing His love and presence.
3. Living Christmas: A Call to Mission
   • Christmas is a commissioning to carry Christ’s love and truth into the world.
   • Like the shepherds, Wise Men, and Mary, we are called to embody love, show grace, and declare truth.
   • Practical steps include encouraging others, meeting needs, and extending grace.

Closing Challenge:

• Christmas people are Kingdom people—live the truth of Emmanuel, “God with us,” in every aspect of life.
• Let your life reflect the reality of Christmas, bringing hope and joy to a world waiting for Jesus.

Reflection Question: How will you carry the truth, joy, and mission of Christmas into 2025?

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