December 25, 2025
Daily Devotional:
“The Weary World Rejoices”
John 1:5
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
Christmas is often marketed as the "most wonderful time of the year," filled with bright lights and loud celebrations. But for many, the season arrives in the middle of a "bleak midwinter", a time of grief, financial stress, or simple exhaustion.
The beauty of the first Christmas is that Jesus didn't arrive in a world that was ready and polished. He arrived in a world that was weary, occupied by a foreign power, and shrouded in spiritual darkness.
John’s Gospel describes Jesus as the Light. Think about the nature of light; It is persistent, even the smallest candle flame can be seen from miles away in a dark field. It reveals truth, the light shows us the path when we feel lost. It brings warmth, it thaws the coldness of isolation.
When we celebrate the Christ this season, we aren't just remembering a historical baby in a manger. We are acknowledging that Light has entered our personal darkness. Whatever shadow you are walking through today, whether it's the "darkness" of a difficult diagnosis, a broken heart, or an uncertain future there is a promise in Christmas as that of the darkness cannot win. It simply isn't strong enough to put out the Light of the World.
In the hustle of the season, it’s easy to focus on the "external" lights. Today, create a moment of "internal" light. This is the light of hope that He brought into this weary world. A limitless light that never goes out, let that light shines brightly for Jesus.