Daily Christian Devotional

14 December, 2025

Isaiah 35.1-10, Psalm 146.4-10, James 5.7-10, Matthew 11.2-11

Isaiah paints a vivid picture of hope renewed. The desert blooms, the weak are strengthened, the blind see, and the lame leap with joy. God’s presence transforms desolation into life, sorrow into praise, and despair into hope. This is the promise of salvation: a journey from wilderness to wholeness, where the Lord himself comes to lead and guide.

Psalm 146 echoes this vision. God executes justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry, sets prisoners free, and watches over strangers. God’s steadfast love endures, bringing security and joy to those who put their trust in him.

James calls for patience, reminding us to wait with courage and perseverance. Just as the farmer waits for the precious harvest, so we await God’s fulfillment, strengthened by the hope of the Lord’s coming.

In Matthew, John the Baptist sends a question from prison, and Jesus points to the signs of God’s kingdom: the blind see, the lame walk, the poor receive good news. The long-awaited Messiah is already at work in the world.

As believers, we celebrate God’s transforming presence through word, sacrament, and service. May we open our hearts to God’s kingdom here and now, walking with joy, trusting God’s timing, and bearing witness to the promise of salvation.