From a few years ago. Well worth the re-read.
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…
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