December 25, 2025 CHRISTMAS

This powerful Christmas morning message invites us into a profound exploration of reputation, revival, and restoration through the lens of Scripture. Beginning with Ecclesiastes 7, we're reminded that a good name has great value—challenging us to guard our character and influence with intentional integrity. The message then unfolds into Isaiah 61, where we discover that every promise of healing, freedom, and restoration is found exclusively in Jesus. We're called not to look to human leaders or celebrity preachers, but to fix our eyes on the Messiah who came to bind the brokenhearted and proclaim liberty to captives. The theme of double portion emerges beautifully—God promises to give us double honor for our shame, double blessing for our suffering. As we read through 2 Chronicles 31, we encounter a stunning picture of revival as everyone's work, not just the responsibility of a few leaders. We're challenged to ask ourselves: what is my portion of revival to steward? The message confronts our approach to worship and ministry, calling us back to seeing musicians and worship leaders not as performers but as priests who deserve honor and provision. Finally, Daniel 7 brings us full circle—reminding us that every vision, every prophetic word, every dream must ultimately lead us to Jesus. May we linger long enough in God's presence that our revelation overwhelms us and points others to the Messiah.