Devotionals by Jack Graham
What’s Really Behind the Story of Christmas?
December 25
Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
Several years ago, our church was in the middle of our annual Christmas pageant. I was in the audience with my wife and kids, and it had come time for the three Wise Men to come on stage. All of a sudden, we heard a shrill beeping noise coming from the back of the sanctuary.
As it turned out, the incense that one of the Wise Men was carrying had triggered the fire alarm. Well, we had to stop the presentation to reset the alarm, put out the incense, and get everyone back in their places before we could resume. It was quite the ordeal!
But as I think back on that night, I remember how, when the alarm sounded, no one moved. Everyone just looked around thinking, “What’s happened here? There must be something wrong with the alarm.” No one got up to see if there was a fire. We just assumed it was a malfunction.
That’s a lot like the world, isn’t it? God’s been sending us all these signals… “I’m coming! I’m here! I’m coming again.” Yet, instead of acknowledging these signals, most people just look around to see what everyone else is doing.
Don’t ignore the signals. Behind the picture of sweet baby Jesus in a manger is a strong warning about what’s coming. Trust in Jesus today to be sure you’re safe from the judgment to come.
DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNALS GOD IS SENDING. TRUST IN JESUS FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SIN AND TO ESCAPE THE JUDGMENT TO COME.
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PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church — a nearly 37,000-member church with three campuses in the Dallas and North Texas region. Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.
About Jack Graham
Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations.
When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style.
Now thriving with more than 57,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow, reaching throughout the North Texas region. In 2006, the church launched a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of the Plano Campus. Prestonwood also has a flourishing Spanish-language ministry, Prestonwood en Español, which includes members from more than 20 nations. And Prestonwood.Live, the online community, draws worshippers from all over the world.
Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including the latest Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith. In this deeply personal book, Dr. Graham shares lessons he learned in the midst of crisis – offering insight on how to focus on Jesus even in the darkest days.
Other books include A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb.
His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide.
In October 2022, the Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast was launched in partnership with iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com, with a cinematic feel that brings the Bible to life. Within the first week of its release, the podcast reached the top spot on the Spotify religion list, and it has now surpassed 30 million downloads.
Dr. Graham has served as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and has helped lead various national prayer initiatives. He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with more than 14 million members.
He and Deb have three married children and eight grandchildren.
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