Reading: Luke 1:13-17

Devotional: God broke 400 years of silence to announce not just a Savior, but the restoration of family. John the Baptist would "turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous." Family sits at the very center of God's Christmas story—not perfect families, but ordinary, broken people where hope and brokenness meet. God chose to enter our world through the vulnerability of family relationships because that's where transformation happens. When we're selfish and self-focused, relationships suffer. But when we surrender to God's Spirit, bearing fruits of love, patience, and kindness, family flourishes. Christmas reminds us that family isn't just about biology—it's about choosing to love, commit, and do life together.

Reflection Questions:

What relationships in your life need intentional investment this Christmas season?
How can you move from self-focus to others-focus in your family dynamics?