Christmas is meant to be a time of joy. Every year, we have a new opportunity to celebrate the coming of our King and the miracle of His birth. We rejoice that God’s Son made His home with us for a time. But, of course, He didn’t stop there. Today's devotional shares the importance of Jesus' purpose that first Christmas.

Today’s devotional gives insight into Jesus’ purpose for walking this earth. 

This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way’s monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef’s gift to you.

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