Jesus is humble... so we show humility

Hello, Bridge Family! I hope you are doing well this Christmas season! This week, we read the Christmas story as told by Luke. What I found interesting was the perspective our outline took. We focused not on the manger scene, the shepherds tending their flock, or the multitude of angels praising God in the highest. No, we looked at how Jesus Christ, the creator of heaven and earth, chose to humble himself because of his love for us. We did this with the kids by comparing what we believe heaven is like, in all its awesomeness, to what we know the world we live in is like. Ask them about the balloon and see if they can explain it to you (hint: inflated balloon heaven, deflated balloon here and now). 
 In his letter to the church in Philippi, the apostle Paul wrote about Jesus’ humble act: Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. 
When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God… (Phil 2:6-8 NLT). Let this sink in. Jesus gave up His divine status, lowering Himself to the position of a slave because He loved the Father and loved you and me. I don’t know about you, but there are times when I don’t want to give up one car length to let some yahoo cut in front of me because they waited until the lane ran out. I don’t want to give up 10 feet, yet Christ gave up the glory of heaven. Maybe you can relate. If so, it’s pretty humbling to consider.  
 I believe that true understanding of humility and humble service only comes when we recognize how we compare to God. Once we grasp this, we will naturally feel humbled and awe-inspired by Him, enabling us to walk humbly in His presence. As parents, we should aim for this attitude in our lives and demonstrate it to our children so they can emulate our example. 
 I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
 Remember, as long as your child is at home, you have a great chance to share the Bible. Together, explore its stories, discussing how they apply to daily life, and fostering deeper family conversations. This makes faith an exciting and meaningful journey. God bless, and I look forward to seeing your family on Sunday. 
 Pastor Bob