Jesus is the Christmas gift that everyone needs. The circumstances surrounding His birth show just how special the gift is.

• The gift was sacrificial: When Christ was born he gave up heaven and his divine power to bless the world.
• The gift was submissive: People often dislike submitting to others. When we submit to God’s will we become more like Jesus. 
• The gift demonstrated surrender: Submission can be forced. When we surrender our lives to God we actively peruse service to our king.

(Verses Cited: Revelation 22:8-9; John 1:11; Luke 9:58; Acts 7:60; 26:12-14; John 6:38; Luke 22:42; Matthew 6:9-10; John 15:2; Philippians 1:6; Proverbs 23:26)