The humble manner of His birth underscores His condescension and the nature of His mission.
The manner in which Christ was born is significant as it reflects His humility and the radical nature of His mission. Born in a stable and laid in a manger due to the lack of room at the inn (Luke 2:6-7), it symbolizes the Savior's identification with the lowly and poor, which is central to the gospel message. This lowliness indicates that salvation is accessible not just to the elite but to all of humanity, particularly the marginalized and needy. The shepherds, who were among the first to receive this news, represent those who are often overlooked in society. Thus, His humble birth demonstrates that God's kingdom is inverted in its values, prioritizing the meek and the lowly.
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