What Jesus Brought US

Here Is What the Birth of Jesus Brought Us

From the heart of Pastor Calvin Cook

December 23, 2025

I have been writing and thinking on this morning’s devotionals. Writing its words in the recesses and for fronts of my very being. It has been almost like a daily exercise of knowing, realizing, accepting and trying very hard to live out all that God through the birth, life, death, and resurrection has done and meant to me.

This year’s Advent and these writings, quiet times of prayer, preparing for worship but most importantly just listening has been a balm to sooth the hurts of my heart, mind, and soul. My mornings have become so comfortable that I really don’t want to leave those holy moments.

For centuries both the knowing, the skeptic, and the ones who refuse to believe have been debating the Birth of Jesus. But to me I have come to a great realization of what Jesus has brought to me, to all humanity, the world, and even to those who doubt and hate, and all we have to do is to receive.

The birth of Jesus was not simply the arrival of a child in Bethlehem, a nice story that we read or a few hymns that we sing once a year. It was the unfolding of God’s great rescue plan for humanity. Christmas marks the moment when heaven touched earth, when God stepped into our story in the most personal way possible.

Scripture tells us, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14). In Jesus, we encounter a new way to connect with God—because Jesus is fully God and fully human. He bridges the gap we could never cross on our own. God is no longer distant or unreachable; He comes near, walking our roads, sharing our pain, and knowing our struggles.

The birth of Jesus also brought a way to eternity. Through His life, death, and resurrection, salvation is offered to all who receive Him. “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Christmas reminds us that salvation is not earned—it is received. It begins with accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

With Jesus came the power of grace. Grace that forgives, restores, and makes us new. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). Grace changes how we live, not from fear or obligation, but from gratitude and love. The realization that God is doing something for us that we can’t do for ourselves or without God’s involvement.

Jesus also ushered in the promise of the Holy Spirit—not just with us, but in us. “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever” (John 14:16). Through the Spirit, we bear fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).

Through Christ, we are given power over evil and authority to live righteous lives. “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8). We no longer walk in darkness—we walk in His light.

There is so much more I could add, that volumes could not contain it, and my collection and knowledge of what God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit must continue to draw me closer to God forsaking the past and seeking forgiveness for my sins. (James 4:8).

Christmas is more than one day on the calendar. It is a daily celebration of the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love that flow from God’s deep love for each and every one of us. May we not just remember the birth of Jesus—but live in all that His birth brought to us.