If I ask you what you need to be set free from what would you say? Maybe it's financial debt, or an uncaring spouse, maybe it's an unfair workplace. When we have burdens in our life we long to be free from the weight. When Jesus was born God's people were thinking the same thing, free us from our troubles. The Bible doesn't say Jesus will save his people from their troubles. Instead he's saving us from one thing that is more important. Check this out.