God With Us

Read

John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Think

In one astounding moment, Heaven came to earth. The Creator of all things chose to enter his creation as a fragile, helpless infant. The King of the universe didn’t arrive in splendor or wealth, but was cradled in a feeding trough, entrusted to the care of a young, impoverished girl. The humility of this moment is almost incomprehensible—the infinite God making himself small enough to hold, touch, and love.

C.S. Lewis wrote, “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” This breathtaking act of humility wasn’t just a demonstration of love—it was a rescue mission. God didn’t come in grandeur to intimidate or overwhelm; he came in simplicity to be with us. His arrival in a stable reminds us that God meets us in the ordinariness and brokenness of our lives. His choice to come humbly declares that no one, no matter how lowly or lost, is beyond his reach.

The incarnation wasn’t just a moment in time; it was the beginning of redemption. From the manger to the cross, every step Jesus took was deliberate, moving toward the ultimate sacrifice that would reconcile humanity to God. His humility wasn’t just displayed in his birth but in his entire life and death. The one who had no need to suffer chose to take on our pain so that we might know eternal joy.

This Advent, let the miracle of God’s love stir your heart. Think about the truth that God himself stepped into time and space to rescue you, not because he had to, but because he wanted to. His presence in the manger is a reminder that you are never alone, his sacrifice on the cross proof of his endless love. This Christmas, may the wonder of his coming fill you with awe and the assurance that in Jesus, Heaven has come near, and hope has come alive.

Apply

Read Luke 2:1-20 this week. Reflect on how God’s choice to come near, to be with us, is personal for you and ponder what it means for your daily life.

Pray

Jesus, thank you for stepping into our world with humility and love. Your choice to come near reminds me that I am never alone and always deeply loved. Help me to reflect on the wonder of your coming and to live with gratitude for the hope you bring. Teach me to share your story with others. In your name. Amen.