To watch Jesus is to witness a descent, a literal fall from glory—down, down, down to the straw bed of an animal feeding trough where he was placed at birth, down further to a cross and then a grave where he was laid at death. Such is the depth of his love for us. Jesus chose not to leverage his esteemed status for his own advantage, but rather for our advantage. Jesus loves you incredibly, and there is comfort and encouragement in that. Now, go love others in the same way, with the same humility, with the same self-forgetfulness.

Listen to the song “Away in a Manger” by Moira Dela Torre to continue your reflection time with a moment of worship.

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