Day 361 · December 27

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: ZECHARIAH 10:1-11:17
• New Testament: REVELATION 18:1-24
• Psalm: PSALM 146:1-10
• Proverb: PROVERBS 30:33

Old Testament

God promises to strengthen and gather His scattered people, while Zechariah also portrays rejected shepherding and the tragedy of refusing God’s true care.

New Testament

Babylon falls. God calls His people not to share in her sins or trust in luxury, commerce, and self-glory.

Psalm

Do not place ultimate trust in human rulers. The Lord keeps truth forever, helps the oppressed, and reigns eternally. Proverb Summary Pressure produces predictable results; anger pressed repeatedly produces conflict. Discover Jesus Christmas announces the true Shepherd-King. Jesus came into a world of false power and false wealth to gather a people whose trust rests in God. Reflect What earthly security competes with my trust in Christ? Fellowship On Christmas Day, share one reason Jesus is better than anything the world can offer.

Prayer

Jesus, my Shepherd and King, keep my heart from Babylon and my trust entirely in You. Amen.

Live

Give Christ the first place in your celebration.