Meditations For A Meaningful Christmas

By Jonathan S. Ferriol

Meditations For A Meaningful Christmas, a 31 Day Devotional, is rich with Biblical wisdom and insights about the true gift of Christmas- none other than God giving His one and only son as the Savior for mankind. It features important events and personalities of Christmas, giving readers an in-depth view of Jesus Christ's pre-eminence, and birth. Each day provides thought-provoking questions to help readers reflect on their personal relationship with Christ, and the joy of salvation He brought with Him to earth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: SurerWord
• Release date: Nov 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201077761

Jonathan S. Ferriol

Pastor, educator, and author, Bishop Jonathan has penned several books ranging from devotionals to discipleship manuals, and biographies. With over thirty years of ministerial experience under his belt, his page-turning literary works are part and parcel of Christian service and serve as daily inspiration focusing on the Word. He currently serves as Regional Overseer of the PMCC (4th Watch) churches in the United States, Canada, and Western Pacific. Bishop Jonathan is married to his loving wife, Presbyter Marites Ferriol, and is the father of their daughters, Miracle, and Nicole.

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Contents

D E C E M B E R 1

Fullness of Time

D E C E M B E R 2

Immanuel

D E C E M B E R 3

Nothing is Impossible

D E C E M B E R 4

Anchor Your Heart

D E C E M B E R 5

Humility

D E C E M B E R 6

Fear Not

D E C E M B E R 7

Grace Upon Grace

D E C E M B E R 8

Magnificat

D E C E M B E R 9

Come to Worship

D E C E M B E R 1 0

Consolation

D E C E M B E R 1 1

Spread the Word

D E C E M B E R 1 2

The Messiah & The Manger

D E C E M B E R 1 3

Kenosis

D E C E M B E R 1 4

The Preeminent Christ

D E C E M B E R 1 5

Family Tree

D E C E M B E R 1 6

A Life of Significance

D E C E M B E R 1 7

With God

and Man

D E C E M B E R 1 8

Martial Plan

D E C E M B E R 1 9

A Second

Christmas

D E C E M B E R 2 0

The Visitation

D E C E M B E R 2 1

Light Bearers

D E C E M B E R 2 2

True Peace

D E C E M B E R 2 3

Glad Tidings

D E C E M B E R 2 4

The Name

D E C E M B E R 2 5

Doxology

D E C E M B E R 2 6

Divine Examination

D E C E M B E R 2 7

Consecration

D E C E M B E R 2 8

The Joy of

the Penitent

D E C E M B E R 2 9

The Indispensable God

D E C E M B E R 3 0

Blessed

D E C E M B E R 3 1

Prepare For Action

A NOTE FROM THE

Author

I’ve always loved devotionals. When I was in high school, I relished reading Dr. Martin De Haan’s devotional called, Our Daily Bread. His succinct but profoundly rich take of simple Scripture verses; coupled with practical life applications, have made De Haan’s booklet so endearing to me as well as to million others who seek inspiration from this type of Christian literature. Another devotional that I love to use in my meditation is the one written by Oswald Chambers entitled, My Utmost For His Highest. Chambers’ deep and provocative thoughts about God and His character always leave me wanting more.

I wrote my first devotional in 2017. It was entitled ‘From Golgotha to Glory." In it, I meditated on the faith and life lessons that I gleaned from the death and resurrection of Jesus. Although, it was a brief 10 day devotional, yet, many of those who have read it were nonetheless, impacted and inspired by it. And because of that, it motivated me to try to write another devotional based on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Spurred by spiritual enrichment I found writing about the cross of Jesus, I decided to write another devotional. This time, I focused on the Lord’s glorious incarnation and human birth. Writing a 31-day devotional was no easy task. It was nerve wracking, to say the least, just as it was also the most rewarding spiritually. My prayer and eager expectation is that you will be enlightened and inspired in this devotional. I invite you to also meditate on these truths that I have shared in these pages. And more than that, make them come alive in your daily walk with Him who is called Emmanuel. Have a blessed and joyous Christmas!

Bishop Jonathan S. Ferriol

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