Solid Joys Daily Devotional

Jesus appeared in the world for two reasons: to help us stop sinning, and to satisfy God’s anger when we do sin.

This discussion highlights the importance of looking to Jesus during the Christmas season. It emphasizes the incredible gift of reconciliation offered through Christ. The conversation encourages listeners not to leave this gift unopened but to fully embrace it. By recognizing the significance of Jesus' work, you can deepen your relationship with God and experience true joy.

The whole Bible is written that you might be awakened to the wonder that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came into the world.

Jesus’s birth was not a coming into being of a new person, but a coming into the world of an infinitely old person.

The discussion revolves around the profound theme of Christmas as a time for unity against sin. Listeners are encouraged to step away from the 'assembly line of sin' and embrace a 'picket line of love.' The conversation emphasizes the critical role of believers coming together to resist temptation and honor God's glory during the holiday season. It paints a picture of Christmas not just as a celebration, but as a spiritual battle that requires solidarity and strength among the faithful.

Forgiven, we are indestructible. Satan’s plan was to condemn God’s followers in God’s own courtroom. But now, in Christ, there is no condemnation.

Distrust God’s mercy, and all is lost. But conquer here, and nothing can harm you for a million ages.

God put our sins on his Son and judged them there, so that he could put them out of his mind, and deal with us mercifully and remain just.

God delights to show his power through apparent defeat. He sometimes retreats in order to win strategic victories.