1. “For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth.” (John 18:37)
2. “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8; cf. Hebrews 2:14-15)
3. “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17)
4. “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)
5. “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
6. “God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:5)
7. “For God so loved the world that whoever believes on him shall not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through him might be saved.” (John 3:16).
8. “God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” (1 John 4:9; cf. John 10:10).
9. “The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” (1 Timothy 1:15).
10. “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against . . . that the thoughts of many may be revealed” (Luke 2:34f).
11. “He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” (Luke 4:18)
12. “Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy.” (Romans 15:7-8; cf. John 12:27f).
Melanie says
Hi Micca…God Bless You!
I just read your devotion from 12/12 and wanted to say thank you. What a beautiful message! I have a one year old Grandson “Elijah Paul.” I am planning to start a new tradition because of your faithfulness and compassion to bring Jesus to our hearts “expectantly” on Christmas morning. Thank you for this gift and have a blessed Christmas.
Laura says
Thank you, Micca, for a scriptural reminder of the reason for the season! I love to read your writing, but nothing compares to His words! I always enjoy listening to you speak, you have such an intimate style that always makes me feel like I just sat down and had a cup of coffee with the Lord. You are a blessing.
Laura
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Celly B says
Micca,
What a wonderful compilation of Scripture to remind of us the real reason for celebration this Christmas!
I would love to win God’s Purpose for Every Woman. I have been a stay-at-home mom for four years now, and the first two years of that time were consumed with a struggle to figure out my identity without the professional title of “teacher.” The Holy Spirit stuck with me and showed me that first, and foremost, my identity is as a daughter of God and that my primary purpose right now is to nurture and care for my children, husband, and home. However, I can’t help but feel a tug on my heart that God has another purpose in mind for me, too. These devotions would help me to zero in on what that purpose is.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself through your writing and your blog!