Christmas proclaims the astonishing truth that God came near. In Jesus, the eternal Son of God entered our world, not from a distance, but as Immanuel, God with us. Matthew announces His name, John tells us the Word “became flesh and dwelt among us,” and Philippians reveals the breathtaking humility behind it all.
Jesus willingly stepped down from heaven’s glory, taking on human weakness, limitation, and suffering. He who was worshiped by angels became a helpless baby in a manger. He who spoke
