Daily Prayer & Devotion

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December 13, 2025

Dear Father God,

Today, let me meditate on the words the angel spoke to the shepherds at Jesus birth...

For there is born to you this day
in the city of Davida Savior,
who is Christ the Lord.
And this will be the sign to you:
You will find a Babe wrapped in 

swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:11-12

How amazing, our Savior Messiah was born into this world as a vulnerable baby surrounded by animals in a stable.

During this Christmas season, I too 

can feel vulnerable to the pain and 

losses I have experienced.

I look forward to theday when there 

are no more tears...

And God will wipe away every tear 

from their eyes; there shall be no 

more death, nor sorrow, nor crying.
There shall be no more pain,
for the former things have passed away.
Revelation 21:4

Please let me find Your strength and peace knowing that Jesus came to earth to rescue me, to heal me and to release me into His purposes for the rest of my life.

Thank You that Your perfect love is pouring 

down on me...

There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casts out fear...
I John 4:18

I praise You Lord for being the savior of my life.

In the royal name of Jesus, I pray,

Amen.

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Jesus: Ruler

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:2

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are little among the 

thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old,
from everlasting.
Micah 5:2

Jesus is the Ruler in Israel. As Ruler, He has ownership of Israel, which means that He has authority and control over the nation. In His first coming to Earth, “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him” (John 1:11). The leaders rejected Jesus, telling Pilate, “We have no king but Caesar!” (John 19:15). Jesus had the biological right to be King, because of His birth. Jesus had the divine right, because He was sent from Heaven. Because the Jewish people who rejected Jesus only wanted outward peace and outward prosperity, they rejected Jesus’ offer of inner peace and inward blessing. They did not want Jesus to rule their hearts.

Lord Jesus, even though the Jewish leaders rejected You, I accept Your rule in my life. Even though many still reject Your authority over them, I want You to rule my heart. I accept Your authority and control.

Jesus was born a Ruler, but He can’t rule everyone unless He rules each one individually. And Jesus can’t rule individuals unless His authority starts within the heart of each one. Jesus doesn’t force outward conformity; He wants each one to give joyful obedience from the heart. Since Jesus’ kingdom is peace and righteousness, He gives peace to those who willingly obey Him. He gives power to live righteously to those who love Him. Will you let Jesus be your Ruler today?

Jesus, I choose You to be my Ruler; come give me power to live a righteous life. I serve You out of love; give me inner peace and assurance. Amen.

Go Deeper:

Micah 4