As the Covid pandemic continues to rage onward around the world, and on the heals of political ideological divisions, election turmoil and global economic uncertainty, Christmas season couldn't have come sooner. We all need a season of holiday cheer and refreshing. But as we celebrate with our families and reverently adore Jesus in His entire nature, including as a baby in a manger over 2,000 years ago, we turn to Isaiah 53 to remind ourselves of the great gift He gave us by making the ultimate sacrifice to atone for our sins and reconcile us with God our Father. Let us rejoice in the hope and salvation we've been gifted and commit to no longer placing unnecessary burdens, self-doubt and unrealistic expectations on our shoulders.