A Christmas Devotional

What a miracle that the God of the universe, the Maker of heaven and earth, chose to come down as a tiny baby.

Fully divine. Fully human.
Infinite power, wrapped in fragile skin.
That is the miracle of Christmas.

When Gabriel visited Mary, she was understandably overwhelmed. A young girl with dreams of a quiet life, suddenly being told she would carry the Son of God?

She asked the same question many of us would: “How can this be?”

“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy child shall be called the Son of God.” — Luke 1:35 (NIV)

But this was not a new announcement. More than six hundred years earlier, Isaiah had already declared it:

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” — Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
(Immanuel means “God with us.”)

Gabriel gave us the how; Isaiah gave us the why.

Immanuel is not just a name; it is a declaration.

God did not send an angel to save us.
He did not delegate the mission.
He came Himself, for you.

And not just to walk the earth, perform miracles, and die for our sins; Jesus came so that you would never be alone again.

When Jesus told His disciples He would be leaving, He said something that must have shocked them:

“It is good that I go.” — John 16:7

Why?

Because in His place, the Holy Spirit would come. God’s presence would no longer be confined to one location; it would be available to all who believe.

This is where the Christmas story gets personal.

Because of Jesus, “God with us” is not just something we read about in Scripture; it is something we get to live every single day. The same Holy Spirit that overshadowed Mary, empowered Jesus, and raised Him from the dead now dwells in us.

Wherever you are this Christmas, whether it is a home full of laughter or a space that feels quiet and lonely, He is with you.

He is with you in the celebration and in the sorrow.
He is with you in the joy and in the heartbreak.
He is with you when you feel surrounded, and when you feel forgotten.

This is not a seasonal miracle; this is eternal love.

This Christmas, let us reflect on this miraculous truth:

✨ Immanuel is not a moment in history. He is a promise fulfilled, and still being fulfilled in you.

Here are a few questions to let rest in your heart:

• What area of your life feels forgotten or unseen?

• Where might you be missing the reminder that God is with you?

• How would your heart change if you believed, truly, that God’s Spirit is right here, right now, with you?

A Dulci Sweets Christmas Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for sending Jesus to us, not as a distant ruler but as a close, personal Savior.
Thank You for the miracle of “God with us.”
Holy Spirit, remind me daily that I am never alone.
Whether I’m surrounded by joy or walking through grief, You are here.
Let my heart carry the light of Immanuel into every corner of my life.
And help me reflect that light to the world around me.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

This season, don’t just celebrate the story of Christmas—live it.
Let the reality of “God with us” change how you show up for your family, your neighbors, and yourself. Share a kind word. Extend grace. Offer joy. Spread Goodness Created to be Shared.

Let the light of Immanuel shine through you.

With All Our Gratitude,

Brock, Mike, Stephanie, Ann, Andrea, Kylie, Elise, and Riley
The Dulci Sweets Family

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🌟

P.S. However you’re spending Christmas this year, around a dinner table, remembering someone you miss, or quietly praying by a fire, just know this: Immanuel has come. And He came for you. That’s the sweetest gift of all.

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