Christmas Eve reminds us that the birth of Jesus was not accidental, but purposeful, joyful, and worthy of celebration. John 3:16 reveals the heart of Christmas: God’s overwhelming love for the world, shown through the gift of His only Son so that all who believe may receive eternal life. Christmas begins with love and ends with hope.

Luke 2 draws us into the night Christ was born—a quiet field, faithful shepherds, and a sudden explosion of heavenly glory. Fear gave way to joy as angels announced the greatest news the world would ever hear: a Savior had been born. The shepherds’ response models how we are to receive Christmas—believing the message, moving with urgency, and proclaiming what God has done.

This season reminds us that every moment has God-given purpose. Ecclesiastes 3:1 teaches that Christmas is not just a date on the calendar but a divine season meant to awaken faith, renew hearts, and realign our lives with God’s plan.

The birth of Jesus brought joy that changed the world forever. As Psalm 118:24 declares, this day—Christ’s coming—is a reason to rejoice. Christmas is great because it delivers the most costly gift ever given, a gift that lasts forever, and a gift we can live out daily through salvation and new life in Christ.

Ultimately, Christmas is a celebration of good news: God loves you, God is with you, and God is for you. Like Mary, we are called to treasure these truths and carry them with us beyond Christmas Eve into every season of life.