Key Verse:

“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”

— Genesis 3:15

Rooted Truth:

Christmas did not begin in Bethlehem—it began in Eden, the moment God promised redemption after the fall.

Faith Story:

The first promise of a Savior was not spoken in a palace. It was not announced with celebration. It was spoken in the aftermath of sin, shame, and brokenness.

-Adam and Eve had fallen.

-Creation was fractured.

-Sin had entered the world.

-Death now loomed over humanity.

Yet in the very moment judgment was pronounced, grace was revealed. God spoke directly to the serpent and declared that a Deliverer would come—one born of a woman—who would be wounded, yet victorious.

This verse, often called the Protoevangelium (“the first gospel”), whispers Christmas centuries before the manger. The enemy would bruise His heel. The cross would come. But the Seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. The resurrection would follow.

From the very beginning, God made it clear:

-Sin would not have the final word.

-The fall would not be the end of the story.

-Darkness would not win.

Christmas is not God reacting to failure—it is God revealing His eternal plan of redemption. Even when humanity fell, God did not withdraw. He promised to come.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Romans 5:8 – “But God commendeth his love toward us…”

Galatians 4:4 – “But when the fulness of the time was come…”

1 John 3:8 – “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested…”

Daily Practice:

Reflect today on one area of brokenness in your life or the world around you.

Thank God that redemption was promised before the pain ever fully unfolded.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You that from the very beginning You planned our redemption. When sin entered the world, grace entered the story. As I prepare my heart for Christmas, remind me that Jesus came not because we were worthy, but because You are faithful.

Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• How does knowing God promised a Savior immediately after the fall shape your view of His character?

• Where do you see God’s redemptive hand at work even in broken situations?

• How does this first promise deepen your understanding of Christmas?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith