Ed Young Devotionals

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December 25, 2024
Love Came

John 3:16 reminds us that God's love came to us in the form of Jesus, offering warmth, hope, and salvation to a world in need. Just like the boy in the story, we find that God’s love fills the empty, cleanses the broken, and gives us a place to belong, reminding us that Christmas is the ultimate expression of His love.

December 24, 2024
Light Of The World

John 8:12 reveals Jesus as the light that pierces our darkness, offering hope and renewal in life’s tangled mess. His presence restores and fills our hearts with peace, calling us to reflect His light to others, especially those struggling this season.

December 23, 2024
Mary, Did You Know?

Luke 1:50-55 reminds us that God uplifts the humble and fills the empty, offering hope to the unseen and weary. Mary's song of faith in the face of uncertainty challenges us to trust God's promises, knowing He transforms our burdens into stories of His mercy and love.

December 22, 2024
Waiting For God

Luke 1:45 and Luke 1:7 remind us that God’s timing is perfect, even when waiting feels hard, as seen in the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah. This Christmas, trust in the God who keeps His promises, knowing He is working in the silence to fulfill His perfect plan in your life.

December 21, 2024
Birth Announcement

Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that the birth of Jesus is good news for everyone, bringing joy, hope, and peace to even the most overlooked. This Christmas, embrace the truth that the Savior came for you and share His transformative love with those around you.

December 20, 2024
Pondering

Luke 2:19 and Psalm 46:10 remind us to pause and reflect, like Mary, treasuring God's work in our lives even when we don't fully understand it. This Christmas, embrace stillness, ponder His faithfulness, and let His peace fill your heart amidst the busyness.

December 19, 2024
Bethlehem

Micah 5:2 highlights how God chose humble Bethlehem, a small and overlooked town, as the birthplace of Jesus, showing that He works powerfully through the ordinary. This Christmas, trust that God can use the smallest, most overlooked parts of your life to accomplish His extraordinary purposes.

December 18, 2024
Reclaiming Joy

Matthew 2:10 reminds us that true joy isn’t found in perfection but in focusing on Jesus, as the wise men did, rejoicing exceedingly even amidst challenges. This Christmas, shift your focus from ideal celebrations to worshiping the Savior, letting His presence fill your heart with lasting joy.

December 17, 2024
Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Luke 2:10-11 proclaims the arrival of true joy through Jesus, a Savior born for all people, bringing hope, restoration, and the light of God’s love to even the darkest places of our hearts. This Christmas, let the joy of His coming transform your life and overflow to others as you share the good news of His love.

December 16, 2024
O Come, Emmanuel

Isaiah 7:14 reminds us of God's promise of Emmanuel—God with us—a source of hope for Israel in their waiting and for us in our brokenness. This Advent, we rejoice that Jesus has come to bring restoration and peace and cling to the hope of His return to make all things new.

December 15, 2024
Silent Night, Holy Night

Luke 2:10-11 reminds us that God chose humble shepherds to first witness the birth of Jesus, showing His love for the overlooked and ordinary. Like the shepherds, may we stand in awe of the Savior this Christmas and boldly share the joy of His coming with others.

December 14, 2024
Mary’s “Yes”

Luke 1:34-38 shows Mary’s unwavering faith and surrender to God’s plan, trusting His promise despite uncertainty. Her “yes” reminds us that obedience opens the door to God’s greater purposes, challenging us to trust Him with our plans and embrace His will with a willing heart.