The Gift of Jesus: Meditations for Christmas – Devotional Reflections to Prepare Your Heart During the Advent Season

by Charles F. Stanley

This Christmas, discover the gift of Jesus and what He means for your life. What if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with His grace and mercy and His peaceful presence? In the midst of chaotic holiday preparations, The Gift of Jesus will remind you that Christmas is a season of joy and renewal.

In The Gift of Jesus, beloved pastor and teacher Dr. Charles Stanley takes a deeply personal and inspiring look at how God gave us Himself through the birth of Christ. When He sent Jesus, He closed the separation between us, showing Himself to be intimately involved in every detail that concerns us. This book will usher you into Jesus' presence, reveal His compassionate heart, and help you treasure the best parts of the Advent season. In this book of Christmas meditations, you

See the Christmas story and God's precious gift for you with fresh eyesFind the calm in the chaosCarve out time for reflection, prayer, and Scripture readingsKnow that Jesus is walking with you, whatever you're facing this Christmas season 

If you're searching for comfort and direction or if you'd like to embrace together with your loved ones the significance of Christ's birth, come worship the One who gave everything to walk with you each step of the way.

Each entry in The Gift of Jesus

A thoughtful meditation to illuminate the story of Christ's birthGuided journaling questions with room to write your thoughtsA "Gift for Today" statement to inspire you throughout the dayLyrics to a beautiful seasonal hymn 

This Christmas season, reflect on the gift of Jesus and all He wants to be in your life.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christmas, Faith, Christian Living

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2022

About the author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than fifty books, and has sold more than nine million copies. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs and provides Christ-centered, biblically-based principles for everyday life.

Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.

However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.

Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”

Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.

Reviews

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charles Stanley is the best! I love this book. It is a quick read, yet so meaningful. Dr. Stanley helps us to look at the birth of Jesus with new eyes. And this book will provide lessons that we can use in our daily lives. Simply beautiful.

[Tara Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for the Christmas season. Enjoyed it during my quiet time mornings🎄

[Lynnette Swann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have this book

Now that I have read this gift of a book,I must own a copy for my library. The writing was beautiful as well as the color pictures. The book includes words of wisdom and plenty of Scripture verses. This book would make a great gift.

[Sandra D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring book

I was looking for a devotional book to read through the Christmas season and as all of Charles Stanley’s books this one did not disappoint. It gave me a a lot to think about during and at the end of each reading with study questions to help me with what the devotion had said to my heart

[Lance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and illustrated. A sure way to keep your focus on Jesus, the reason for the season. I trust that you too will be blessed by these meditations crafted by Charles Stanley.

[Cheryl Willams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotion
Great to read over again.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I needed for this Advent season. The daily meditations seem to have spoken to me and exactly what I needed to hear each day..

[Cindymarrelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated devotional book for Christmas. I enjoyed reading it every morning during the Christmas season. I highly recommend it for personal use and as a gift.

[Alona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rich with information, loved the many new things I have learned. I really enjoyed this book and plan on reading it again in a couple of weeks. Perfect for Christmas reading.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great set of daily readings for the season of Advent. It made me think of Christmas in many new ways. Dr. Stanley has a wonderful way of finding Christ in the Old Testament and linking the passages to the Christmas story. Check it out for next year’s Advent season.

[Katie Kreamer · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
A wonderful book with beautiful artwork! This book will help you focus your mind on the true meaning and beauty of Christmas!

[Robert Conder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read but it is a book that teaches us about Christ. It is also a call for us to change and live for Christ. As we move through Advent we must prepare for the return of Jesus.

[Iva Shanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Charles Stanley in this book really puts emphasis on Jesus and who He is. Such a blessing to read at Christmas and get my focus on real meaning of Christmas-Jesus

[Sarah Beth Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for Christmas!

[A. Centini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

[Linda Yezak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this. Great thoughts to contemplate for the Christmas season.

[peter sterczela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Christmas devotional

This is a wonderful book. Each day's devotional has several very poignant questions to help you dig deeper into the Scriptures.

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Charles Stanley's insights. He is a wonderful bible teacher who really brings the Bible to life in a way that fits our lives today.

[Lindsay Bray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful Christmas devotional that helped prepare my heart for the Christmas season. There were so many wonderful things to think about and meditate on. Highly recommend reading during advent.

This book will hold a special place in my heart as i was gifted it from someone very special.

[Kathleen Klingenmaier-Vinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Gift of Jesus - Meditations for Christmas by Charles F. Stanley was brilliantly written. Thoughts of our Heavenly Father (God) came to mind and my relationship with God.