Ever since we’ve moved
to Scotland, I have felt like the gorgeous surroundings have enhanced my
spiritual life. It seems easier to have a conversation with God when you are constantly
surrounded by evidence of his power and creativity. Perhaps that’s why this
Christmas song has particularly resonated with me this year.
I love this line as well: “Down in a lonely
manger our humble Christ was born”.
What an awesome reminder for us to humble ourselves, to not concern ourselves
with our social position but to understand that every life has value. That God
made all of us equally dear to His heart. The rich, the poor; The male, the
female; The King, the servant; the Republican, the Democrat; The American, the
Brit; The Gentile and the Jew. I think
the circumstances of Jesus’ birth so clearly symbolizes His message. God had
the power to send his son to Earth as an anointed emperor, and yet he chose to
bestow his most precious creation onto a humble family. Jesus could have spread
his message through awesome miracles and phenomenon. Instead, he embodied his
holy Father by being a perfect model of love and humility. By serving the poor,
by washing the feet of his followers. How awesome is that? We are called as
his disciples to simply love and serve, and with our affection and servitude,
we can spread the word of His salvation. So let’s go tell it on the mountain:
Jesus Christ is Born! Happy birthday, Jesus!
As a Christmas treat, here is my favorite version of the gospel song, by NEEDTOBREATHE, of course...
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