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Hi everyone, I’m Pastor John Harris.
And here we are… Christmas Day. We made it. Thank you for walking with me through every Advent devotional this month. Seriously—if you stuck with this all the way to Day 25… thank you. I’m proud of you. More important—God has been at work in you.

Advent means arrival. Waiting. Longing. Leaning forward. And today… the wait is over. Jesus is here.
Our verse is Luke 2:14:
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.”

I love this. The angels don’t show up whispering. They explode in praise. They basically shout, “Glory to God!”
Why? Because when Jesus comes, worship is the only thing that makes sense. He deserves it. All of it.

And then they say, “peace on earth.”
That’s not fake peace. Not shallow peace. It’s the deep kind—the kind that fills a room… fills a heart… because the Savior has stepped into our world.

So today, Christmas Day, before the gifts… before the food… before the noise… take a moment and worship.
Just stop. Breathe. Say, “Jesus, thank You. You came for me.”
Let gratitude rise up. Let worship come first.

And then—share peace.
Let it flow into your home, your family, your church, even that relative who tests your patience every year. Bring peace into the room because Jesus brought peace into the world.

I want to say again—thank you for joining me on this journey. If you missed any of the devotionals, or you want to re-watch them, go to johnmarkharris.net and you’ll find every one from this month.
Merry Christmas.
Worship Him.
Walk in His peace.
Jesus has come.

Hey everyone! I’m Pastor John Harris. It’s Christmas Eve—can you feel the energy? We’ve been counting down, waiting, hoping, and today we hit the point: God shows up. Not just in a story, not just in our imagination—He shows up in real life.
Listen to Titus 3:4: “But when the kindness and loving-kindness of God our Savior appeared…”
Boom. That’s Christmas. The coming of Jesus isn’t just a cute baby in a manger. It’s God Himself stepping into our messy world, full of kindness, full of mercy. He comes to heal, to save, to change hearts. That’s what this season is all about.
So here’s the punchline: God’s kindness isn’t just for us to admire—it’s for us to imitate. Tonight, look around. Who needs some real, tangible help? Send a text, cook a meal, shovel a driveway, give a hug. Be the hands and feet of God’s mercy right now.
And hey—if you’ve missed any of our daily Advent devotionals, or want to catch up, go to johnmarkharris.net. All of December’s reflections are there—bite-sized, powerful, life-changing.
Merry Christmas, friends. Let’s live out the kindness that appeared in Jesus tonight.
I hope to see you tomorrow morning, check-in before the business of Christmas Morning.
God bless!

Hi everyone, I’m Pastor John Harris.
Thanks for joining me for today’s Advent devotional.
Advent is our season of waiting. Not a bored waiting… but a leaning-forward kind of waiting. A watching. A hoping. Advent reminds us that God keeps His promises—always on time.
Listen to today’s verse from Galatians 4:4
“When the time came to completion, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.”
I love that phrase—“the time came to completion.”
Not early.
Not late.
Right. On. Time.
All of history was moving toward Jesus. Every story, every rise and fall of nations, every silent night where nothing seemed to be happening… it was all heading toward this moment. God sending His Son. God stepping into our world. God showing up.
And that means something big for you and me today.
Because if God was that precise with the coming of Christ… He’s not guessing with your life either.
I know some of you are waiting right now.
Waiting for an answer.
Waiting for a breakthrough.
Waiting for healing, direction, or clarity.
And maybe it feels slow. Maybe it feels silent.
But hear this—God’s timing is never panic. It’s always purpose.
He’s not stalling. He’s shaping. He’s preparing. He’s moving things toward the right moment… even if you can’t see it yet.
So today, pray for patience. Pray for watchfulness.
Instead of “God, hurry up,” maybe pray, “God, help me trust You right now.”
Because if He knew the perfect moment to send Jesus…
He knows the perfect moment to move in your life too.
If you missed earlier devotionals in this series, you can catch all of them at johnmarkharris.net.
Thanks for tuning in—come back tomorrow as we keep walking toward Christmas with hope and open hearts.