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The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count

Dec 15, 2025    J Calaway

“Christmas proves that God does His greatest work in the most unexpected places.”


Christmas reminds us that God is not limited by place or circumstance


GOD CHOSE AN UNEXPECTED PLACE


Jesus wasn’t born in a palace but a manger

No room in the inn — yet heaven showed up


Scripture: Luke 2:7

God intentionally chose humility to reveal His power


THIS IS GOD’S PATTERN

God repeatedly works through unlikely people and places

Moses → desert (Exodus 3:1–4)

David → shepherd field (1 Samuel 16:11–13)

Mary → small town of Nazareth (Luke 1:26–28)

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

God specializes in the overlooked


YOUR UNEXPECTED PLACE

Seasons of waiting, struggle, or uncertainty

Places where you feel unseen or stuck

God is near in these places

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

If God can move in a manger, He can move here


DON’T DESPISE THIS SEASON

Temptation to rush through hard or small seasons

Bethlehem looked insignificant — but salvation arrived there

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Small beginnings often carry big purposes


MAKE TODAY COUNT — APPLY IT

Invite God into this season

Stay faithful right where you are

Trust God is working even when you can’t see it

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20


CHALLENGE

Christmas proves God works in unexpected places

Your life is not on hold

Your season is not wasted

God is at work — right now

Make today count by trusting Him here