15 Reasons Why Jesus Came into the World

On Christmas day, as you reflect on God’s love, goodness and holiness, I encourage you to take a few minutes to ponder the significance of the birth of Christ and to be reminded why He came into the world.

God sent His only Son, Jesus…

To give you His Spirit to guide, teach and empower you.
To empower you to change unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
To give you rest and peace when you are burdened and stressed.
To comfort you when you feel sad, are mourning, or hurting.
To be your friend when you are lonely.
To encourage you when you feel discouraged.
To enable you to be content, even during difficult times.
To walk with you in your dark times.
To enable you to love others in the same way that God loves Him.
To give you strength when you are weak.
To set you free from your selfish and sinful nature.
To give you power to live a life that is glorifying to His Father.
To make you a bright shining light in a world that is dark.
To forgive you of your sins and enable you to be in a relationship with His Father.
To enable you to enjoy being in His presence forever, in heaven.