December 25, 2025 

John 1:1–14 declares God Dwells Among Us. The eternal Word through whom all things were made becomes human. Light and life take on breath. This is not a story about escape from the world but redemption within it—God choosing to live in the very space He created.

Devotional:

It’s morning now. The waiting of Advent is over, but the wonder has just begun. The manger is still, the stars have faded, but the truth stands brighter than ever: God Dwells Among Us.

John doesn’t tell the story with shepherds or angels. He gives us poetry instead—“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” In those few words, the infinite becomes intimate. The Creator of galaxies becomes a child you can hold. God doesn’t stay distant, sending love in the abstract. He moves in.

This is the miracle of incarnation—God didn’t just visit; He stayed. Every heartbeat of Jesus was heaven and earth intertwined. His laughter was divine joy in human sound. His tears were holy compassion translated into our language.

When we say God Dwells Among Us, we’re saying something astonishing: God is not allergic to humanity. He’s not ashamed of our weakness or afraid of our pain. He took it all on Himself. He entered hunger, fatigue, heartbreak, and rejection—not to observe them, but to redeem them.

Christmas morning is the announcement that holiness has a heartbeat. The child in the manger is not God’s symbol of hope—He is Hope Himself, breathing our air. His dwelling among us isn’t temporary; it’s eternal. Through His Spirit, He still abides.

Look around your home today—the laughter, the quiet, the imperfect moments. That’s where He chooses to dwell. Not just in sanctuaries but in kitchens, conversations, and messy living rooms. That’s the gospel in miniature: God is here.

God Dwells Among Us means there is no place too common for His glory and no person too broken for His grace. The same Word that spoke creation into being now speaks peace into every heart that will receive Him.

Action:

Take a moment of stillness amid the celebration. Whisper, “You are here,” and thank God for choosing to dwell with you today.

Prayer:

Word made flesh, thank You for coming to stay. Let Your presence fill my heart and home. Teach me to see Your glory in the ordinary. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Thought for the Day:

Christmas means God didn’t send love—He came Himself.

“The Word became flesh.” Today, we celebrate the miracle that God didn’t stay far away—God Dwells Among Us. The Creator stepped into creation to love, heal, and redeem from within. Every breath you take today is a reminder: He is here, and His presence is the greatest gift of all. Merry Christmas!