Christmas began as a
very humble event, an event that exhibited the greatest humility the world has
ever seen—the God of glory being laid in a cattle trough.
Look at Luke 1:39–54; 39 At
that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town
in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s
home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s
greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy
Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43 But why
am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 As
soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped
for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would
fulfill his promises to her!”
Mary’s Song
46 And
Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in
God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state
of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,49 for
the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name. 50 His
mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered
those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought
down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. 53 He
has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
May we observe Christmas
with the personal humility that reflects our Savior. God gives grace to the
humble.
Amen?
