Advent 2020: Christmas Presents
The gifts of God through Jesus.
Merry Christmas! As you celebrate with gifts and games, family and friends, however you spend the day, take a moment to consider your Advent journey.
Sense your level of adoration for Jesus as Savior and King, Creator and Redeemer. Think about what you learned from the spiritual discipline of Advent.
Rejoice in the Lord! Your Savior was born this day!
Read December 25: Three Christmas Presents

What did John Piper give to you through today’s devotional?
Believe Jesus and love others. That is your purpose. …
John Piper, Joy to the World
Let the freedom to fail give you hope to fight. …
Christ will help overcome sin in you. …
Purpose. Forgiveness. Help. According to John Piper, these are the three presents Jesus gives us through Christmas. Gifts to help us persevere on our faith journeys.
Which of these Christmas presents means the most to you? Why?
Does one stir your heart with more joy and adoration for Jesus than the others? Explain.
Do you see the need for all of these gifts of grace in your life? How?
Ask God to bless you with the faith to open each of these Christmas presents in your life and use them to the fullest. Let Jesus define your purpose, forgive your failures, and help you move ever closer to Him.
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.
2Thessalonians 3:5 NLT
