Latest Devotion
His Presence
By: Jen Devlin
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:1-5
Things to Ponder:
This time of year, it's easy to think that Jesus' birth was the “beginning” of mankind's redemption. But when we read this description from John, we'll see that Jesus has always been present. He is one third of the Trinity, and He was an active part of creation.
Look at those verses above, then take a moment to ponder Jesus' involvement in creation. It reminds us that Jesus wasn't just present; verse three says nothing was made without Him! In other words, Jesus has always existed, and the plan of salvation has always been on God’s mind. The coming of Jesus wasn't a workaround, or some “fix” God put in place for a mistake He made – it was all part of His perfect plan. After all, we (mankind) made the mistake, not Him! But in Jesus we find restoration, redemption, and eternal life. Through our personal relationship with Him, we experience the light of life. The moment we met Jesus; our life was radically changed!
Pray:
Take a moment to praise God for His gift of creation and your salvation. Praise Him for working in your life, then praise Him for the lives of everyone you hold dear.