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The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count
“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
