Devotional
Advent Day 26: Joy
FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT – THURSDAY December 25, 2025
READ Revelation 5:1–14
John reveals the glory of the completed work of Christ—the exalted Lamb of God. He uses two special names to describe Jesus: the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Root of David.
REFLECT
It is always profitable to reflect on the many different names by which the Messiah is called. Here are three of them: Lamb of God, Lion of Judah, and Root of David. Rather than being told why these are appropriate names or titles for Jesus, instead take a few minutes to make a list of the aspects of character or ministry each one refers to and reflect on how each gives us a greater appreciation for the wonderful and diverse nature of our savior.
PRAY
Pray that you would see Jesus (born in a manger) as the Father’s provision for our salvation, the sacrificial Lamb dying in our place. Pray that God would give you a deeper appreciation for who Christ is — the Lion who defends his people from all attack, and who is the fulfillment of all the promises made to David for a descendent who would reign forever.
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