The Gift Exchange | Christmas At Southland

For many, Christmas means exchanging gifts. When we give gifts, we're reminded of the incredible gift of Jesus coming to this world for us. Sometimes we give gifts that aren't close to the value someone might give us in return. Yet, that truth can be the best gift exchange of all. God calls us to give Him something this Christmas. He also gives us something priceless in return.

November 30th | Your Plan For His Plan | Matthew 1-2

The birth of Jesus wasn't a random event that happened without purpose. It was the plan of God being carried out at a specific place and time in history. God's salvation plan for the world was continuing through His coming to the world as a baby born in a manger. Just as God had a plan to fulfill in Jesus, He has a plan to fulfill in you. He's simply asking you to exchange your plans for His. To prepare, read Matthew 1-2.

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December 7th | Your Hurt For His Healing | 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Hebrews 4:14-16

We can all carry around a great deal of hurt. The weight of that hurt can wear us down. Jesus offers to exchange the heaviness of hurt for the freedom of His healing. His love, compassion and grace offer us the opportunity to overcome the pain and burden of our past. To prepare, read 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Hebrews 4:14-16.

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December 14th | Your Sorrow For His Joy | John 16:16-24

Jesus came to our world to deal with the reality of sin's sorrow. A fallen world only has hope when it's Creator delivers that hope. The struggles and pains of this world can rob us of our joy, if we let it. Jesus came to the world to exchange sorrow for joy. To prepare, read John 16:16-24.

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December 21st | Your Worry For His Peace | Luke 2:1-20

One of the things that angels sang about was the peace that would come through Jesus. When they announced His birth to the shepherds, the angels told them, "...do not be afraid" and "...on earth peace among men...". In the midst of chaos and fear, the Lord offers to exchange your worry for His peace. To prepare, read Luke 2:1-20.

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December 24th - Christmas Eve | Your Failure For His Forgiveness | Matthew 1:18-25

When the angel appeared to Joseph, he told him to name the baby, Jesus, because He would save His people from their sins.  That’s the best part of Christmas, exchanging your failures for His forgiveness.  To prepare, read Matthew 1:18-25.

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December 28th | Your Loneliness For His Acceptance | John 1:1-18

Even in the middle of a busy holiday with lots of people all around us, we can feel lonely. When God became human and put on our existence, He showed the world His incredible love. This love became an offer for us to exchange our loneliness for His acceptance. He said we can become children of God if we receive His gift of Christmas. To prepare, read John 1:1-18.

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