The Reason for this Season

I know, that we all know the "reason for the season". Most of us will probably answer "Well Christ's Birth of course!" Most of our parents try to refocus us on the concept that Christmas isn't what the world has made it (Gifts and all about "ME" aspects) but about Christ. And I know we can all give the answer back that '"we know".

But, see, it's not even about the Birth of Christ. It's about why He came here. Why we're all here. We're here to Glorify God, In Psalms 19:1 David wrote this "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." God is a jealous god. Everything you see around you was created to glorify God. From the beginning of time, we were made to Glorify Him. Christ came to earth to Glorify Him, he died to Glorify Him. You were born to Glorify Your heavenly Father! Pretty awesome when you think about it. :)

So, this Christmas as you're opening presents and spending time with your family. Remember to Glorify God in everything you do.

In Christ
-Sara Jean

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