Grace Upon Grace—The Heartbeat of Christmas: Advent Day Twenty-Five

Read:
 John 6:51 (NIV)
 “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”

Reflect
Merry Christmas! Today, we celebrate the greatest gift: Jesus—the eternal Son of God—became flesh and moved into our world. John’s Gospel doesn’t tell the Christmas story with shepherds or angels, but instead weaves the story of Christmas through every page, reminding us again and again: the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth (John 1:14).

The heart of Christmas is grace. Not just a little grace, but “grace upon grace” (John 1:16)—layer upon layer, overflowing and never running out. Jesus didn’t come to condemn but to save, to give Himself as living bread so that anyone who believes in Him can live forever.

The glory of God, revealed in Jesus, is not cold or distant. It’s full of grace. He came for us—to free us from guilt, shame, and the power of sin. He came to fill us with life and to bring us home to God. As John 3:16–17 tells us,
The truth Jesus brought—truth with a capital “T”—is not just information; it’s liberation. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). That freedom is possible because Jesus is the living bread who gave His life for ours.

So today, rejoice! Christmas is the celebration of God’s grace poured out in Jesus, the bread of life, who came down for you. Receive Him. Feast on His grace. And let this be the joy that fills your Christmas and every day to come.

Quotes for Today:
“From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” – John 1:16
 “Christmas is for salvation, not condemnation.” – John 3:17

Apply

• How will you personally “feast” on the living bread of Jesus today?
• What does receiving “grace upon grace” mean for you, not just at Christmas, but every single day?

Action Steps

1. Take a quiet moment to thank God for His grace given in Jesus—the bread of life for you.
2. Share the hope and joy of Christmas grace with someone who needs encouragement today.

Prayer Points

• Thank Jesus for coming, for giving Himself, and for the freedom and grace He brings.
• Ask God to help you live out of the abundance of His grace and to share it freely with others.