December 25 2025

Thursday December 25

“The Little Things in the Christmas Story”

Merry Christmas, and welcome to Pastor’s Chat. On this Christmas morning, I want to take a few moments to remind us that God often works through what the world considers small, insignificant, and unnoticed. Years ago, I preached a message titled “The Little Things in the Christmas Story.” And the more I reflect on the birth of Christ, the more I am convinced that Christmas is a story filled with little things that reveal a very big God.

The world looks for greatness in power, position, and prominence. But God reveals His glory through humility, obedience, and faith. Notice these “Little Things” associated with the Christmas story.

A Little Town — Bethlehem

The prophet Micah tells us: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” (Micah 5:2) Bethlehem was a small, obscure village—hardly the place one would expect a King to be born. Yet God chose a little town to bring forth the Savior of the world. God is never limited by location. He delights in working through places the world overlooks.

A Little Virgin Girl — Mary

Luke tells us that God chose a young virgin named Mary (Luke 1:27). She was not famous, powerful, or influential—just a humble young woman willing to say yes to God. Her simple response still echoes through history: “Be it unto me according to thy word.” (Luke 1:38) One surrendered heart can change the course of history.

A Little Stable and a Little Manger

Luke chapter 2 reminds us there was no room in the inn, so Jesus was born in a lowly place and laid in a manger. The King of glory was not born in a palace but in a stable. The Bread of Life was laid in a feeding trough. God entered the world quietly, humbly, and without earthly applause. Christmas reminds us that God came down to where we are.

A Little Baby

“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior.” (Luke 2:11) The eternal Son of God came as a helpless infant. Almighty God wrapped Himself in human flesh. Omnipotence came in weakness. Eternity stepped into time. Never underestimate what God can do through something that looks small.

A Little Group of Shepherds

The first people to hear the announcement of Christ’s birth were shepherds—ordinary men doing ordinary work. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Luke 2:8) God chose faithful, watchful men—not kings or scholars—to receive the good news first. Heaven still reveals truth to the humble and attentive.

A Little Star

Matthew tells us that wise men were guided by a star (Matthew 2:2). One small light led sincere seekers to the Savior. God still uses light—the light of His Word, of His truth, and of His Son—to guide hearts that are genuinely seeking Him.

A Little Response of Faith

Mary believed. Joseph obeyed. The shepherds went. The wise men followed. Christmas reminds us that God’s greatest work often begins with simple obedience.

A Big God at Work Through Little Things

Christmas teaches us this powerful truth: God specializes in using little things to accomplish eternal purposes.

Little places. Little people. Little acts of faith.

And through them all, God brought us the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.” (John 3:16)

This Christmas morning, may we not overlook the small things. May we surrender what we have, where we are, and who we are to the Lord. The Lord can use us and whatever we yield to Him for the glory of God!

May God bless you, and may you have a truly merry Christmas.