December 24, 2024
Beloved Children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am delighted to meet you on this day, December 24th, through this daily auspicious message. May God bless you abundantly!
Today’s auspicious word for us is from Isaiah 11:1:
“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” What a beautiful and profound word! Jesse was the father of King David, and from his lineage came the Rod — David. From David’s lineage was born Jesus, our Savior. Here, the prophet Isaiah is prophetically announcing the birth of Jesus.
Let us consider the significance of names in this verse. For instance, in a place where there are many people with the same name, we identify them by their lineage. If the name is Stephen, and God specifies “Stephen, son of Thangayan,” it uniquely identifies that individual. Similarly, “David, son of Jesse” emphasizes Jesus’s lineage and fulfillment of prophecy. As we approach this festive season, a question arises: while we clean and decorate our homes, have we cleansed our hearts? The celebration of Christ’s birth should also mean inviting Him to be born in the throne of our hearts. A clean and spotless heart is the throne Jesus desires.
Take a moment today to ask God, “Lord, cleanse my heart with Your precious blood. Make it pure and holy. Come, reign in the throne of my heart and lead my life. For those longing for the gift of a child, Isaiah 11:1 holds a promise. Many barren wombs have been blessed when this verse was prayed over with faith. I remember a couple who had been childless for years. When they came to me, I encouraged them to replace “Jesse” in the verse with the husband’s name and claim the promise.
Later, a significant conflict arose between the husband and wife, leading to separation and thoughts of divorce. When the wife questioned the prophecy, I reminded her, “The word of God never fails. Heaven and earth may pass away, but His word will be fulfilled.” I reassured her that the promise would come to pass. Miraculously, her husband returned, and within the same month, she conceived. God blessed them with a beautiful baby boy. Today, this same promise is for you.
If you are praying for a child, replace “Jesse” with your husband’s name, claim the promise, and believe. A miracle awaits you!
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You for this beautiful day. In the name of Jesus, I bless Your children with the promise of Isaiah 11:1 “There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” Jesus, You came into this world to redeem us from sin, curse, and iniquity. Today, let redemption and salvation enter the hearts of Your children. May this Christmas be meaningful as they celebrate with holiness in their hearts, acknowledging You as Lord. Lord, reign in the hearts of Your children. Cleanse them, guide them, and prosper them in all they do. For those with closed wombs, let them receive the blessing of fruitfulness. Let this festive season bring joy, peace, and miracles into their lives. May they attend church, celebrate Your birth, and inherit all the blessings You have promised. Be gracious to them, protect them, and let Your presence guide them always. In Jesus’s mighty name, we pray, Amen.
