You don’t have to meet God’s perfect standard, because Jesus already did. God’s expectation is perfection, and sometimes we heap that expectation on ourselves instead of receiving the gift of grace.

There is only one who can ever achieve perfection, and he took your place on the cross. The story of Christmas is one of a Savior who didn’t meet expectations for a lot of people. Maybe you can relate to that today.

But the reason why Jesus didn’t meet the expectations of man is because he fulfilled the will of God. Jesus came to earth not to satisfy our wants, but to give us all we need! God’s will is that none would be left out of resurrection life, and that’s our invitation to you today. Receive the gift of grace that comes through Jesus Christ, and him alone! Merry Christmas!