Christmas

I'm excited about all that this holiday represents. How awesome is it that God would provide in Himself a sacrifice for our forgiveness and redemption from sin and its consequence? How wonderful His grace is toward me and bountiful His blessings in Christ. Why is it that the world seems bent upon contradicting and refuting the claims and message of Christ? Why is it that the reason for the season is now caught up in the hype of materialism and sensuality rather than in the attitude of gratitude and appreciation for God in His provision? In this world where self assertion, promotion and gratification it is inspiring and refreshing to know that Jesus came to serve. He stated that His life purpose was to minister to the needs of man, and in so doing, fulfill God's purpose and plan for His life. May we each seek out God's purpose for our lives and apply ourselves to obediently fulfill it in loving service to Him. In light of all we have in Christ, it is our reasonable service.