Let us reflect on the miracle of Christmas: God becoming human. We may wonder why an all-powerful God would choose to dwell among us and partake in our human experiences. Christmas reveals the depth of divine love: Jesus’ coming shows we are never alone. God is always with us. In moments of sorrow, uncertainty, or fear, we are reminded that Jesus is the light that guides us through darkness. God chose to enter our world not with splendor, but in humility. In Jesus, God became one of us. This act shows we are dearly loved children of God. The Gospel reading reminds us that the first to hear the good news were shepherds who were ordinary, overlooked, yet chosen. This tells us that God’s love reaches everyone. No one is too small, too broken, or too far away. The message of Christmas is for all people, in every place, in every circumstance. Therefore, this Christmas let us see everyone through the lens of God’s love.

Abba Father, help us to recognize you in the humble, the forgotten, and the ordinary. Amen.