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Hold Fast This Season!
commentary, Devotional
December 3, 2025
Hold Fast This Season!
By Shirley R. Watts,

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).

“…that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works” (Titus 3:8).

Christmas Season

Let us be found faithful in sharing what Christmas is really all about. Jesus Christ is the reason we celebrate Christmas.

What should the true believers (Church) be doing today? We should be busy seeing souls added to the kingdom of God! Are you being a part of this?

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering” (Heb. 10:23).

The Bible says, “…that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men” (Titus 3:8).

What a beautiful time of the year! The Son of God was born! “She brought forth her first born Son” (Luke2:7). It is the time we celebrate His Virgin Birth, the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who “came into the world to save sinners” (I Tim. 1:15).

Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. He grew up and became the supreme sacrifice for sin. He was raised from the dead, ascended back to the Father and is sitting at His right hand. He is coming again for the Church. He will one day judge all unbelievers and will cast all who rejected Him into the lake of fire. Yes, He said all these things would happen, and some of them have happened and the rest will happen! Are you ready for the end times? The day will come when Jesus will speak from His throne and say, “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5). Where will you be?

We should be busy sharing with unbelievers all that God has said and done for man. It is a time that God will work in hearts of unbelievers, and hopefully revive all true believers. This is definitely the opportunity to re-new our commitment to Him and be faithful.

One day we will see Jesus face to face and we will want to hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:31).

Will you be faithful to Him this special and beautiful season as you celebrate Him? Let us begin right now sharing His Birth, the day He came to save man from eternal damnation. We should shout this daily by our life and also verbally. Let this message be heard around the world that we as Christians believe every word of God and that He is faithful and will return soon. Let us continue to sing and lift our voices with the beautiful Christmas hymns. Let us truly celebrate Him!

Be Bold

Let’s not “dance around the subject!” Let us be bold in our testimony today and in the days ahead. Let us share and ask God to have mercy on unbelievers that they too, may come to see the true meaning of Christmas. Give them hope as they too can look forward to Heaven and the day that He says to the Christians, “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5).

Let each of us see a soul saved through our testimony of the Christ in the Manger who grew up and is our Savior!

As you share Christ, share with them what Jesus said; “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3).

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9).

The message has not changed! Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” John 14:6). “Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

Unbeliever, you can know the real meaning of Christmas. Jesus saves! Believe Him! Be saved!

Believers, have a beautiful Season and “hold fast” to our profession in Jesus. Read Luke 1- 2.

“Glory to God in the highest” (Luke 2:14) Praise the Lord!! Rejoice!

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