Glory to God in the Highest

Baptist Daily Devotional
Dec 25, 2025
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Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | December 25 2025 | Luke 2:13-14

KEY VERSE: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”_ (Luke 2:14, NIV)

MESSAGE:

The birth of Jesus Christ elicits a response that transcends human words. On this holy night, Luke records a moment when heaven openly expresses its joy through worship. The angelic chorus in Luke 2:13-14 reveals that Christmas is an act of divine glory made known and divine peace offered to humanity. As the angels praise God, they invite the world to recognise what this moment truly means: God’s redemptive purpose is unfolding, and peace is now extended through the coming of Christ. Today’s passage has the following lessons for us:

Salvation Leads to Worship (verse 13). Heaven’s immediate response to Christ’s birth is praise. Suddenly, the single angel is joined by a vast heavenly host praising and worshipping God. Salvation is not an afterthought in heaven; it is the centrepiece of God’s redemptive plan. The angels’ presence underscores the universal importance of Christ’s birth. True Advent reflection naturally leads us to worship God for His saving work.
God’s Glory Comes First (verse 14a). The first focus of the angels’ song is God’s glory. The angels glorify God before they speak of peace on earth. This reminds us that salvation ultimately magnifies God, and reorders our priorities - God’s glory before our comfort.
Christ Brings True Peace (14b). The coming of Jesus Christ brings peace - not merely the absence of conflict, but reconciliation between God and humanity. This peace is God’s gift of grace that is spiritual and eternal, to those who receive His favour through faith in Jesus Christ.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Advent reminds us that the highest purpose of Christmas is God’s glory - and the greatest gift we receive is peace with God through Jesus Christ. As we join the angels in praise, we are invited to live lives that glorify God and reflect the peace Jesus Christ brings.

PRAYER:

Glorious God, I join the angels in praising You for the gift of Your Son. Receive my worship this Advent season. Let Your peace rule my heart, and may my life reflect the glory of Jesus Christ who has come to save. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING

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DAILY word study: PEACE The word translated as "peace" is eirēnē, which conveys the idea of wholeness, harmony, and restored relationships. It reflects the Hebrew concept of shalom—life ordered as God intends.

This peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of reconciliation. Through Jesus Christ, God restores peace between Himself and humanity, creating a new standing grounded in grace and favour.

Reflect on this:

Where might God be inviting you to rest in the peace He has already provided through Christ?