Christmas is the time of year that we set aside to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Take a moment and think about the word Savior. The definition of Savior is a person who saves someone or something from danger or destruction. Jesus came to earth to die for you and me. He came to save us from the danger and destruction of our sins. He died so that we could be declared righteous in the eyes of a Holy God.

“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.” 1 John 4:14

Before the foundation of the world God had already set in motion a way for us to be made holy and righteous. A way for salvation that we would never be able to do on our own. Jesus is the miracle we celebrate every Christmas. He came to give us hope and joy through salvation. He came to show us just how much love the Father has for us.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16

The hustle and bustle of Christmas can sometimes distract us from this truth. This can also be a time of discouragement and sadness for people, especially if they don’t know Christ. We get so caught up in our own celebrations and gatherings that we forget to show the love of Jesus. Jesus came as a servant to bring love and peace to earth. He showed His love by taking time with people. He cared for the sick, poor, and the sinners. He fed thousands and even washed His disciples feet. Jesus cared for the lost and wanted all to come to salvation. He was truly an humble servant!!

As we celebrate our reason for salvation this Christmas, I think we should seek and pray for the Lord to lead us in our service to others. We need to step away from our own selves and be humble servants just like Jesus.

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

          Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death-even death on a cross! Philippians 2: 5-8