The Christmas Holiday is centered around God sending his Son into the world. It’s important that we not only remember the “what” of Christmas, but also the “why”.
We find in scripture that God sent Jesus into the world as an ultimate sacrifice for sin to:
·show God’s truthfulness and faithfulness to his word and promises (Rom 15:8)
·be glorified among the gentiles for His mercy (Rom 15:9)
·show God’s righteousness (Rom 3:25-26)
·to save sinners (1 Tim 1:15)
This time of year can be very chaotic, stressful, and anxiety laden. Let’s remember to keep our eyes fixed on the main thing; Christ! And remember God’s good purposes and blessings that accompany the baby in the manger. What a privilege it is to know and serve a truthful God who is righteous and just, and who made a way for sinners to be reconciled to himself. Let us glorify His name forever!