December 20

His People

Behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:20, 21, KJV).

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Song: “Jesus Saves”

As we boarded the plane, just before Christmas, it was snowing heavily. I looked out my window and could barely see the airport lights. I wondered if our flight would be delayed. Shortly, we taxied to the de-icing pad and heard the spray hitting the plane. Well, it certainly looked like it would be a white Christmas this year.

Several hours later we woke up on a small South Pacific island and deplaned into brilliant, warm sunshine. Suddenly, it didn’t seem like Christmas even with all the decorations in the airport lobby. Then it hit me, the people on this island don’t need snow to celebrate Christmas; their focus is on the birth of Jesus.

Among these island people there were those known as His people because they had been saved from their sins by faith in Jesus.

His people are to be found around the world, in snow or sunshine, with their faith placed solidly in the only one who can save them—Jesus. Are you one of His people?

Heavenly Father, I call out to You. Hear my prayer and make me one of Your people. Forgive my sins, see my belief and faith in Your beloved Son Jesus, and save me unto eternal life. In Christ, amen.