Without Christ’s birth, there’d be no crucifixion or resurrection and, ultimately, salvation. Of course, that’s what Christians celebrate every Christmas—but the holiday is also a reminder of all the ways God is good, in the things He has done, will do, and is doing.
Here are a few.
God’s Plan
Life did not explode into being because of random chance. That would be nearly impossible (even according to science)!
But God had a plan. He wasn’t created; He wasn’t designed. He was there from the beginning, with all knowledge and all skill (Job 21:22). But unlike the things we idolize, God has compassion—genuine and concrete love for us that doesn’t waver when we do terrible things and doesn’t pull away when we wrestle.
God chose us, created us, and designed us on purpose with a purpose. He gave you life and placed you here. He knows your past and your future. You are fully known by Him. He already has a plan for your good.
God’s Provision
His perfect Son was His provision to broken people. It was the fulfillment of His promises, the catalyst to the future. Just in the first few chapters of the Bible, God provided humanity with creation, a helper, clothes, easy work, and freedom.
If you go through the Bible, you can see instances of His provision.
He hasn’t stopped providing. What are some ways He’s provided for you?
God’s Power
The same God that breathed life into being (Genesis 2:7), healed the sick (Matthew 4:23), stopped the sun (Joshua 10:13), defeated giants (1 Samuel 17:47–50), raised the dead (John 11:43–44), and lived among us is the same God that transforms hearts. He has power over all creation.
God’s Love
Guess what? God loves you. Do you know how I know?
I know because He sent His Only Son to die in your place (John 3:16). I know because I’ve seen the things He does for people and how He cares for them. I know because of Bible verses like Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:9–10, and many others.
He could have left when humanity messed up in the Garden of Eden.
He could have left when the world was so corrupt from rejecting and betraying Him again and again that He had no choice but to destroy much of its existence.
He could have left over and over again.
He didn’t, though.
That’s the amazing thing about our God: Even after we despise, reject, and spit in His face (Mark 15:19), He still cares. He’s still willing to give up everything.
He came to Earth. God came from the throne of Heaven. How humble does He have to be to choose to send His son to Earth as a baby human?
But even that’s not as crazy as the next part: He didn’t do it for thrills. He did it because He wanted to protect us, be with us, and love us.
He did it because He already loved us.
God’s Holiness
If you live somewhere where you get a “white Christmas,” then the clean snow reminds us of God’s holiness.
Have you ever trampled snow and gotten it all muddy and ugly? But another layer of snow covers it up and fills in the gaps we pressed down.
That’s kind of like God’s holiness. He’s perfect. We’re not. His holiness will fill in where we fall and covers the messy stuff, making us beautiful again.
But unlike snow, His holiness never melts away and makes the world look muddy. Nope, God covers us again and again.
God’s Faithfulness
God has never, ever, ever given up on humanity. Sure, we sin sometimes. Okay, fine. We sin a lot. But God always pulls through for us.
When He paid the ultimate price, He didn’t turn His back on us for making Him go through the pain but came back and fellowshipped with the doubters, the sinners, and the helpless. He didn’t reject us because we rejected Him.
He is always with us (Matthew 28:20, Psalm 139:8), and He will never give up.
God’s Promises
Have you noticed that God always keeps His promises? If He didn’t, He would cease to be God. He promised to give the devil a death blow—He did. He promised to give Abraham a son—He did. He promised David the kingdom of Israel—that’s right, He did that too. He promises to give you life—and I trust that you can see what that means for you.
Giver of Good Gifts
Christmas Day is often full of gift-giving. Some are good, bad, or prank gifts.
You might know the disappointment of getting a bad gift—and the joy of getting a good one.
The Bible promises in James 1:17 that God is the giver of good gifts.
God’s Compassion
When Jesus learned that his cousin, John the Baptist, had officially passed away, Jesus didn’t hide or refuse to see the people. Instead, he “was moved to compassion” and healed their sick (Matthew 14:14), gave them food, and was with them. He didn’t leave them. That same compassion sent Him to Earth.
So as you go throughout your Christmas, remember what God is doing. He sent Jesus to Earth for you—and He’s still working for your good.
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