Merry Christmas!
It’s no coincidence that today’s chapter. Matthew 25 is all about readiness, stewardship, compassion, and kingdom reward. Christ has come, and now He calls us to live as people who belong to Him.
Yesterday in Matthew 24, we learned to stay watchful. Today, Matthew 25 shows us HOW:
1. The Ten Virgins Spiritually Prepared
“The bridegroom was a long time in coming… the wise took oil in jars.” Matthew 25:4
Life in Him requires spiritual oil consistent intimacy, prayer, Word, obedience.
2. The Talents, Steward What God Gave You
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21
Christmas reminds us that God gave His Son.
Our response is to give Him our gifts, time, grace, service, resources.
3. The Sheep and Goats. Love Practically
“I was hungry and you gave Me food… Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for Me.” Matthew 25:35,40
Life in Him is visible in compassion.
This links deeply with the entire journey from Day 1 until now:
Life in Him is watching, waiting, loving, serving, and becoming like Christ.
And today we celebrate His birth, the One who came so we can have LIFE in His name.
CALL TO ACTION
On this Christmas Day, choose one intentional act of love for someone who cannot repay you. Let Christ shine through you.
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DAY 25 -🎄 Life in Him Is a Gift We Must Steward MATTHEW 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY)
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DAY 24 – Life in Him Stays Watchful and Faithful (MATTHEW 24)
Yesterday exposed religious hypocrisy. Today in Matthew 24, Jesus shifts focus to the end times and our need for watchfulness.
He speaks honestly about challenges:
“Nation will rise against nation… and there will be famines and earthquakes.” Matthew 24:7
Life in Him is not escapism. It is readiness.
He adds:
“But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:13
This links perfectly with Day 23: authentic faith must endure, not just appear strong.
Jesus then teaches the parable of the fig tree and the faithful servant.
You and I must remain awake, alert, faithful, and unshaken.
Life in Him means living every day like He could return today.
CALL TO ACTION
Reflect on an area of your life where you’ve grown spiritually “sleepy.” Reignite it today; prayer, study, service, purityShare this:
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🌟 DAY 23 – Life in Him Rejects Hypocrisy (MATTHEW 23)
From love being our kingdom culture, Matthew 23 exposes the opposite: hypocrisy.
Jesus speaks directly firmly but lovingly to the religious elites:
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” Matthew 23:13
He unveils the danger of outward spirituality without inward transformation.
Life in Him is authenticity.
It is integrity.
It is allowing Christ to shape the inside first.
He says:
“You clean the outside of the cup… but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” Matthew 23:25
This connects with Day 22: Love must begin in the heart, not surface.
Jesus ends the chapter lamenting over Jerusalem:
“How often I wanted to gather your children together… but you were not willing.” Matthew 23:37
Life in Him means yielding to His gathering embrace.
CALL TO ACTION
Ask God to expose any area where you appear spiritual outwardly but need healing inwardly. Pray for His cleansingShare this:
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DAY 22 – Life in Him Prioritizes Love Above All (MATTHEW 22)
From welcoming the King in Day 21, today Matthew 22 teaches us what the King truly values: LOVE.
The Pharisees and Sadducees try to trap Jesus with theological questions, but He silences them with clarity and authority.
When asked about the greatest commandment, He replies:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…
And love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37–39
This is the core of Life in Him:
Not performance.
Not religious debates.
Not doctrinal gymnastics.
LOVE.
Love for God.
Love for people.
Love that transforms behaviour and motives.
Jesus also shares the parable of the wedding banquet reminding us that God has invited everyone, but not everyone values the invitation. Life in Him requires honouring the call of God over complacency.
This ties to Day 21: If Jesus is King, then love is our kingdom culture.
CALL TO ACTION
Today, intentionally show love: a message, a prayer, a gift, a forgiveness. Love is the proof of your walk with Him.Share this:
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DAY 21 – Life in Him Welcomes the King (MATTHEW 21)
Yesterday in Matthew 20, Jesus redefined greatness as service. Today in Matthew 21, that servant King enters Jerusalem, not on a war horse, but on a donkey. The chapter opens with fulfilment:
“Behold, your King is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey.” Matthew 21:5
Life in Him means recognising Jesus not only as Saviour but as King.
As He entered Jerusalem, people cried:
“Hosanna to the Son of David!” Matthew 21:9
“Hosanna” means Save us now.
This links beautifully with yesterday’s lesson: true greatness is found in the One who came not to be served, but to serve.
But almost immediately, Jesus cleanses the temple. He confronts corruption and restores purity. Life in Him is both celebration and cleansing. He enters joyfully but also overturns what dishonours God.
He ends the chapter warning the religious leaders with parables of responsibility and accountability.
Life in Him is stewardship. It demands fruit.CALL TO ACTION
Welcome Jesus intentionally today. Invite Him to cleanse anything in your “temple” your heart, habits, or priorities that needs His touch.Share this:
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🌟 DAY 20 – Life in Him Redefines Greatness (MATTHEW 20)
From the surrender of Day 19, today Jesus teaches us what true greatness looks like.
He tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard, reminding us that God’s generosity is not based on human ranking. At the end, He declares:
“So the last will be first, and the first last.” Matthew 20:16
Life in Him means embracing God’s order, not man’s.
Then Jesus predicts His death again showing us that greatness is sacrificial.
He concludes with a powerful statement:
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20:28
Service is the heartbeat of true greatness.
This builds on Day 19’s call to surrender: when your heart is surrendered to Christ, service becomes joy, not burden.
CALL TO ACTION
Serve someone intentionally today. A message, a gift, a prayer, or a helping hand, do it with love.Share this:
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🌟 DAY 19 – Life in Him Requires Surrender of the Heart (MATTHEW 19)
Matthew 19 flows naturally from Matthew 18 because relationships continue this time touching marriage, children, and riches.
Jesus teaches that God’s intention for marriage is covenant, not convenience. He blesses children and rebukes anyone who pushes them away.
Then the rich young ruler approaches with sincerity but not surrender. Jesus says:
“If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have… and follow Me.” Matthew 19:21
The issue wasn’t money; it was attachment.
The man wanted eternal life without sacrifice.
He wanted Jesus without surrender.
Life in Him demands our whole heart.
This connects strongly with Day 18: the glory of God must be seen in practical obedience.
CALL TO ACTION
Ask God to reveal any “riches” in your life; attachments, idols, comforts, that compete with Him. Surrender one today.Share this:
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DAY 18 – Life in Him Shapes How We Treat Others (MATTHEW 18)
Yesterday we saw the glory of Christ. Today, Matthew 18 brings us down the mountain into the everyday reality of relationships.
Jesus begins with humility, placing a child before His disciples:
“Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:4
Life in Him is practical. It is relational. It shapes how we treat people, forgive people, and even discipline ourselves.
Jesus teaches about:
Offenses
Forgiveness
Restoring lost brothers
Dealing with sin
Unlimited mercy
Peter asks how many times we should forgive, and Jesus answers:
“Seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:22
Yesterday, we saw God’s glory. Today, He shows us what that glory looks like in human relationships, humility, patience, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
CALL TO ACTION
Think of someone who has offended you. Pray for them today. Even if you can’t reconcile yet, start with prayer.Share this:
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DAY 17 – Life in Him Reveals His Glory (MATTHEW 17)
From the revelation of Christ in Matthew 16, today in Matthew 17, God elevates our vision even higher; the Transfiguration.
Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain and reveals His divine glory.
Scripture says:
“His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.” Matthew 17:2
This is God’s reminder:
The One we follow is not ordinary.
The One we surrender to is not weak.
The One who calls us to carry our cross is FULL of glory.
This connects deeply with yesterday’s lesson: surrender becomes easier when we see His glory.
Then a voice from heaven says:
“This is My beloved Son… listen to Him!” Matthew 17:5
Life in Him requires listening. His words guide us through valleys, storms, doubts, and decisions.
The chapter ends with Jesus addressing unbelief. He says:
“Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20
Revelation → Glory → Power for living.
CALL TO ACTION
Today, ask God for a fresh revelation of His glory. Pray: “Lord, open my eyes that I may see You.”Share this:
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DAY 16 – Life in Him Requires True Revelation (MATTHEW 16)
Yesterday, Matthew 15 reminded us that God looks at the heart, not tradition. Today, Matthew 16 moves us deeper into the necessity of revelation.
Jesus asked His disciples the most important question ever:
“But who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15
Your answer to this question determines your entire walk with Him.
Peter responded by revelation:
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16
Not by intellect.
Not by tradition.
Not by religious exposure.
This links beautifully with Day 15: It is possible to honour God with lips yet miss Him in the heart. But revelation anchors us firmly in Him.
Then comes the challenging part: Jesus speaks of the cross and discipleship. He says:
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24
Life in Him is not comfortable Christianity. It is an intentional surrender. It is the daily death of “self” so Christ can live through us.
CALL TO ACTION
Today, take a quiet moment and answer Jesus’ question personally:
“Who do YOU say I am?”
Let the Holy Spirit deepen your revelation of Christ.Share this:
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DAY 15 – Life in Him Confronts Our Traditions (MATTHEW 15)
Yesterday in Matthew 14, we saw Jesus reveal Himself as the One who meets us in storms and multiplies what we surrender. Today, Matthew 15 continues this journey by showing us that walking with Jesus is not just about storms outside but storms inside—our traditions, motives, and hidden heart issues.
In this chapter, Jesus confronted the Pharisees who valued human rules above God’s heart. He declared plainly:
“These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” — Matthew 15:8
This is a wake-up call. Life in Him demands more than activities, appearances, or Christian culture. It requires a heart aligned with His.
Jesus goes on to explain that external things are not what defile a person, but what flows out of the heart, our words, motives, and intentions. This links strongly with yesterday’s lesson: God is more interested in transforming us within than impressing us outwardly.
And then, like a beam of grace, we meet the Canaanite woman – desperate, persistent, humble. She is everything the Pharisees were not. Her faith transcended boundaries, and Jesus responded:
“Woman, great is your faith!” Matthew 15:28
Life in Him isn’t about qualification; it’s about hunger. It isn’t about tradition; it’s about trust.
CALL TO ACTION
Today, ask the Holy Spirit to expose any tradition, habit, or mindset that keeps your heart from Him. Surrender it. Pray like the Canaanite woman: “Lord, help me.”Share this:
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🌧️ DAY 14 – When Fear Meets Faith (Matthew 14)
Coming from Matthew 13 where Jesus teaches about the heart. Matthew 14 shows the disciples’ hearts in real situations again.
John the Baptist is killed.
Jesus feeds five thousand.
Then, in the quiet of the night, a storm rises again.
This time, Jesus comes walking on water.
Peter steps out, bold and courageous… until fear creeps in.
Jesus catches him and says:
“O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31
LIFE IN HIM is not a life without fear , it is a life where faith wins over fear.
Yesterday was learning the Word.
Today is living it out in real storms.
Now, write down one fear you want Jesus to help you overcome. Pray over it and take one small step of faith today.Share this:
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