God is Faithful in Endings and Beginnings - Devotional

At Christmas, we celebrated the birth of Jesus—the ultimate sign of love and hope. Love that motivated God to step into our world in the most humble and challenging of circumstances. Hope based on the everlasting truth that God is with us no matter the season or circumstance. The significance of Christmas never ends. It represents an enduring beginning because Christ's birth brings hope for a fresh start.

Mary and Joseph both faced challenges as they left behind life as they knew it. But it was also the greatest beginning, as a Saviour entered the world to bring redemption and peace that no one else could.

The past twelve months may have held moments of great joy, but for some, they have also brought sorrow, challenges, or unexpected turns. Perhaps you look back on 2024 with a smile and are excited for the year ahead. Or perhaps you reflect with tears you may carry into the New Year. In it all, God’s faithfulness is constant and unending and His love for you endures forever. Because of this we can look forward to the New Year with hope.

God is Faithful in Endings and Beginnings

Determine to hold fast to God's faithfulness as you reflect on 2024 and look forward to 2025 as you Write the Scriptures below:

Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Isaiah 41:10: "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Joshua 1:9: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Romans 8:28: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Isaiah 43:18-19: "Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."

Psalm 34:18: "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."

Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

All verses are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) or the English Standard Version Amplified (ESVUK).

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