The Nativity Child: A Call for Humility and Inner Joy
By Hala Daqmaq – Library Manager
“The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11).
The birth of Christ is not just a historical event, but the beginning of a new era for all humanity. In the fullness of time, God the Word entered our world through incarnation, to change its meaning and grant our lives a new value that calls us to prepare for the life of the kingdom, where time becomes a means to serve God and others.
As Christmas approaches, the world begins to prepare for this significant event. Decorations fill public squares, and Christmas trees light up homes and streets, but what about our inner decorations? Do we fill our hearts with love, and forgiveness, and help those in need? Or do we become preoccupied with external appearances that quickly fade?
The Lesson of the Nativity Child
The Nativity Child taught us an enduring lesson in humility and simplicity. He was born in a humble manger, far from luxurious palaces and equipped hospitals, to a poor and unknown family. He endured cold and hardship and fled with his mother to Egypt seeking safety. The announcement of his birth was made for humble shepherds of sincere faith, and not for leaders or the arrogant.
Let us learn from these shepherds and wise men, who responded with simple faith and entered into the depth of the meaning of the Nativity, presenting gifts and worshiping the Nativity Child. The humility of their hearts was the reason they received the blessings of the Savior and saw Him.
The Essence of the True Nativity
The birth of Christ transcends its external aspects, embodying profound spiritual significance. It calls us to fill our hearts with love, humility, and reconciliation. The Nativity Child came to fulfill God’s promises, proclaiming His love for us and inviting us to experience a peace that surpasses all understanding, offering rest from the burdens we carry: “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
Let us make the Nativity an opportunity to renew our souls, and always remember those in need around us, who suffer from poverty, displacement, and pain. Welcoming the Nativity Child into our hearts means living a life filled with simple faith, and being like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in every good work.
Let us welcome the Nativity Child with pure, humble hearts, filled with love, and be true children of the Kingdom of God.
