The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count

“The birth of Jesus is heaven’s declaration that hope wins.”

Christmas is more than tradition — it’s a declaration

Heaven announced the victory of hope through the birth of Jesus

HEAVEN SPOKE INTO DARKNESS

Jesus was born into a dark, broken world

God responded to darkness with light

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Scripture: Luke 2:10–11

Darkness never has the final word

HOPE WINS THROUGH HUMILITY

Jesus came humbly, not forcefully

Born in a manger, not a palace

God’s power is revealed through humility

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Scripture: Philippians 2:6–8

JESUS IS THE VICTORY OF HOPE

Hope isn’t an idea — it’s a person

Jesus fulfilled every promise

Scripture: John 1:4

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

The manger points to the cross and resurrection

HOPE STILL WINS TODAY

The victory of hope is ongoing

Hope defeats fear, shame, sin, and death

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

MAKE TODAY COUNT — APPLICATION

Choose hope daily

Live like heaven’s declaration still stands

Share the hope you’ve received

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1

Heaven has already spoken

Hope has already won

Live with confidence and faith

Make today count by living like hope wins