Rev. Gerald Britt is the Founder & President of Union Engagement Consulting, where he supports organizations working on racial equity, economic justice, and civic transformation.

For nearly fifty years, he has served as a pastor, nonprofit executive, columnist, and civic strategist—offering gospel-rooted commentary, presence, and joy.

“I once heard Dan Griffin, formerly of Christ Temple Baptist Church in East St. Louis, say on December 25:

‘He was born.’
And he was right. By noon on December 25, as the wrapping paper is bagged, the new clothes fitted, toys, tools, and trinkets worn and worn, Christmas-day-ends.”

But the Christian calendar doesn’t end there.

The Twelve Days of Christmas from December 25 to January 5 are not the end of the season; they are the beginning of a mission.

So the point of this devotional is to walk into the New Year, not to linger with the story of Christ’s birth through distraction, story, and song; each day offers a fresh invitation to lean in—to see Christ with intensity and wonder.

This isn’t just an intellectual exercise of appreciation;
It’s a declaration:
That God has come and is coming.

Rev. Gerald Britt is a prophetic strategist, civic conductor, and legacy-rooted teacher. As Founder & President of Urban Engagement Consulting, he equips faith-rooted and nonprofit leaders to translate legacy into action—offering strategic leadership and actionable models for systemic change.

For nearly fifty years, Rev. Britt has served as a senior pastor, nonprofit executive, columnist, and justice advocate. His work bridges scripture, public theology, and policy, helping communities wrestle with hard questions while building coalitions for equity, dignity, and joy.

Whether you’re a pastor or a parent, a teacher or a student, this devotional will help you carry the story, the hope, and the message into the new year.

Let earth receive her King.