Humility, as the world sees it in a Christian, is beating yourself up or looking down upon yourself. But humility is simply looking and being brutally honest about truly who God is and who we are.
This parable is given in response to, and in the context of, Peter’s question from Matthew 19:27: “…See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”. In Peter’s question there appeared a wrong motive for service. This parable provides some answers for us now and explains the right attitude in service.
Long after the visits, and adulations, Mary’s heart would remain full with what she has received. Many people had not yet comprehended the magnitude of this moment. Many had not yet realized this birth signified the revelation and salvation of God. But Mary’s heart was rich with what she had witnessed. What was it that Mary treasured up in her heart?
The Word became flesh is the central truth of Christmas. Jesus humbled Himself by taking on human nature and lived among us. He saved mankind from sin through His atoning death on the cross. Do you believe in the Jesus of the Bible?