John: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional

John the Baptist came to tell the story of Jesus and not promote himself. He came to glorify the Light of the World. He expressed this humility with statements like, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30. Yet, God introduced the Messiah through John’s life story, a beautiful narrative from start to finish. Continue reading John: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional

Speechless: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional

Zechariah was initially speechless as punishment for his lack of faith, but God’s grace restored his speech. I wonder if he remained speechless for a moment, realizing the miracle of his own son: “And you will be called a prophet of the Most High; …the face of the Lord to prepare his ways.” Share the Good News in your world! Continue reading Speechless: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional

Christmas Eve: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional

“…He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15 Satan bruised Christ and His Church, but he can never defeat them. The Christmas story actually began in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. But we are going to focus on Eve because of her dialogue with the Serpent. Genesis 3:1-15 … Continue reading Christmas Eve: A Christmas Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional