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Day 1: The Miracle of Provision

In Matthew 6:25-26, Jesus encourages us not to worry about our basic needs. He reminds us of how God cares for even the birds, ensuring they have food, though they don’t sow or reap. “Are you not much more valuable than they?” Jesus asks. This is a powerful reminder of God’s promise to provide for His children, especially during times of uncertainty.

Christmas can often bring financial stress, yet it also reminds us of the miraculous ways God provides. Just as God provided for Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem, He provides for us today. Though Jesus was born in humble surroundings, His birth was marked by the arrival of wise men who brought valuable gifts. God supplied Mary and Joseph’s needs, even in unexpected ways.

Reflect on God’s provision in your own life. The Christmas season offers a chance to show gratitude for His past faithfulness by sharing what we have with others. When we give, we participate in God’s ongoing miracles of provision, helping others experience the blessings that God has shared with us. This season, let’s extend the miracle of provision to those around us, trusting that God will provide for our own needs as we meet the needs of others.

Reflection:

• Remember times when God provided for you, especially when you least expected it.
• Consider how you can be a source of provision for someone in need this Christmas.
• Reflect on how trusting God with your resources allows you to share His love with others.
• Pray for the faith to give generously, trusting God’s promise to meet all your needs.