Wonder

Advent Meditations on the Miracle of Christmas

by David Daniels on May 16, 2022

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. For most people, the season is a magical mixture of beauty, curiosity, mystery and history. And, we crave this. However, the wonder of Christmas isn't twinkling lights, a winter snow, homemade desserts or a decorated tree. What makes Christmas so full of wonder is that God stepped into time and came near to us. The most wonderful time of the year celebrates the most wonderful moment in time.

In this daily Advent devotional, journey to Christmas and discover the wonder of Jesus. You can also order a print copy from Amazon, with proceeds going to support the training of church leaders around the world.

1

The Most Wonderful Time?

Article · 5 min read

In the worst of times, we search for a sense of wonder.
2

The Wonder of the Gospel

Article · 6 min read

Christmas doesn’t start in the manger of Bethlehem, but in the Garden of Eden.
3

The Wonder of Promise

Article · 6 min read

The undercurrent of human history is that God has been making and keeping a promise to send a Savior who would graciously redeem people and gloriously reign forever.
4

The Wonder of Prophecy

Article · 6 min read

For hundreds of years, God revealed bits of information that assured His people that a real Messiah was coming. And prophecies not yet fulfilled at Jesus’ first advent cultivate great hope in God’s people today as we look toward Jesus’ return.
5

The Wonder of Providence

Article · 6 min read

Prophecy is God speaking into the future; Providence is God bringing His purposes to pass.
6

The Wonder of Mary

Article · 6 min read

God’s servants are surrendered to God’s purposes. When was the last time you allowed God to disrupt your life?
7

The Wonder of the Virgin Birth

Article · 5 min read

The virgin birth is more than Jesus making a flashy entrance onto the stage of world history. How He arrived tells us about who and what He was.
8

The Wonder of Joseph

Article · 6 min read

Because the God of the past is the God of the present, our recollection of His power in the past strengthens our faith for the future.
9

The Wonder of Bethlehem

Article · 6 min read

The truest and best bread from heaven isn’t mysterious flakes on the ground, but the Bread whom God has sent to earth —Jesus.
10

The Wonder of the Inn

Article · 5 min read

Throughout much of His life Jesus was turned away, not by outsiders, but by insiders who should have expected Him, known Him, and treasured Him.
11

The Wonder of Royalty

Article · 6 min read

Worship is the reorientation of all my life under the rightful rule of Jesus, my King.
12

The Wonder of the Star

Article · 6 min read

The wonder of the Bethlehem star is that it proves God’s enduring commitment to reveal Himself and His plans to the world.
13

The Wonder of the Manger

Article · 6 min read

The wonder of the manger tells us much about the mission of Jesus—the unblemished, sinless offering whose blood was shed for the sins of the world.
14

The Wonder of Wise Men

Article · 6 min read

The wonder of the Magi is the road they travel to meet Jesus—a way each person is invited to take.
15

The Wonder of a Gift

Article · 7 min read

The richest gift of Christmas is that our God has given Himself.
16

The Wonder of Angels

Article · 6 min read

The wonder of angels is their service to God’s people so that we might receive the blessing that God has given us.
17

The Wonder of Anticipation

Article · 5 min read

For those in heaven and on earth watching God at work through history, the question was never what, but when.
18

The Wonder of Shepherds

Article · 5 min read

Their personal encounter with Jesus compelled @bethlehemshepherds to post “Just met the Messiah. Everything is about to change!”
19

The Wonder of Joy

Article · 6 min read

We don’t find our joy in Christmas; we find our joy in what Christmas celebrates, Jesus.
20

The Wonder of Our Wonderful Counselor

Article · 5 min read

As our “Wonderful Counselor,” Jesus is God's wisdom born to us and shows us the truest way to the good life with God.
21

The Wonder of Our Mighty God

Article · 6 min read

Jesus’ tiny, tight, infant fists held all the power of the universe.
22

The Wonder of the Everlasting Father

Article · 5 min read

We know that God the Father is good to us because of what God the Son did in His ministry. Jesus proves that He is our "Everlasting Father" (Isaiah 9:6) in loving us like a good father does.
23

The Wonder of Our Prince of Peace

Article · 5 min read

As the Prince of Peace, Jesus secures upward, inward, and outward peace for us.
24

The Wonder of Love

Article · 6 min read

It is in God's nature to love people, and Jesus is the proof of His love.
25

The Wonder of Immanuel

Article · 5 min read

We believe God may be above us, around us, and against us. But it is quite unbelievable to learn that God has come to live among us.
26

The Wonder of Jesus

Article · 4 min read

Jesus' name reveals His necessity and His mission: God saves! In Jesus Christ, God completes His rescue mission in the world.
27

The Wonder of a Welcome

Article · 5 min read

What kind of welcome does Jesus get from you? Antagonism, ambivalence or adoration?
28

The Wonder of Treasure

Article · 4 min read

Only one item is necessary on your bucket list of life: Find Jesus.
29

The Wonder of a Kingdom

Article · 6 min read

Until God’s Kingdom finally comes on earth as it is in heaven, Christians must live as exiles—first Kingdom people in a second kingdom place.
30

The Wonder of War

Article · 6 min read

The final battle has already been won. As the drumbeat of history quickens, Jesus will return, and His victory will be swift and sure.
31

The Wonder of Escape

Article · 5 min read

The wonder of escape is that God was saving His Son so that His Son could save us all.
32

The Wonder of Return

Article · 7 min read

When Jesus came the first time He was cloaked in humility. At His second coming, the doors of heaven will be thrown off their hinges and the radiant glory of the Lord will be revealed in full display.
33

Do You Still Wonder?

Article · 5 min read

Who can compare to our God who stands out in all of His wondrous glory?

About the Author

Dr. David Daniels (D. Min. Dallas Theological Seminary, M. Div. Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Central Bible Church and author of Next Step Church, Next Step Discipleship, Next Step Journal, Wonder, and An Unexpected King.

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Advent Meditations on the Miracle of Christmas

by David Daniels on May 16, 2022

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The Most Wonderful Time?

Wonder Devotionals - Introduction

The Wonder of the Gospel

Wonder Devotionals - Day 1

The Wonder of the Inn

Wonder Devotionals - Day 9