This morning I was challenged to re-think Christmas.
Last night, I challenged the people to turn the focus from “What Christmas means to me” to “What Christmas means to God.”
Early this morning I realized God’s perspective was and is very different than mine. I dont think He would say that Jesus is the reason for the season. I think He would say that we are the reason for the season. He came to rescue us.
Since the fall of Adam and Eve…All of heaven anticipated the defining moment when God would become human. His mission: to rescue us and set us free. All of heaven exploded in praise when in Bethlehem, the plan was set in motion.
Yes, He came to rescue all of mankind, but take a moment to make Christmas personal. He came to redeem you. You are the reason for the season. Say it out-loud: “I am the reason for the season.”
Today is Christmas day…God is not thinking about shepherds, wisemen or little baby in a manger. He is thinking about you. No matter what Christmas means to you… you mean everything to Him. You are the reason for the season.
It’s time to respond to Him.
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Amen! Preach it brother Gary. Jesus Christ came to save sinners….me included!
Its hard for me to forget the census and all the baby boys who died, the dangers and the sins/sinners he came to save… myself included… all Christmas glamour aside…. my heart feels gratitude beyond and more, I AM the reason! Thank You