The coming of the sovereign Savior means the end of self-rule and a welcome to submit to the plans and purposes of One greater.
For further study: Philippians 2:1 - 11
For parents and children: Define sovereignty for your children (it means that all things are under your rule and control). Get them to talk about places in their lives where they want sovereignty (don't want to be told what to do, don't want to share possessions, don't like it when someone is in their way). Help them to understand that there is only one sovereign ruler in the world, and it will never be us. Help them to see that the Christmas story is about a sovereign King, Jesus, coming to earth, not to rule, but to suffer for our sakes. Then help them to understand that Jesus was willing to do this so that he could set up his rule in our hearts.
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