Jesus humbled Himself and came down found in the likeness of man (incarnation). His whole life was marked by that humility. He chose the form of a servant. He made no reputation of Himself; He emptied Himself. He even said, "The Son of Man hasn't come to be ministered unto or to be served, but to serve and give His life a ransom for many." "He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Our Lord took a low place throughout His walk on the earth. He took a humble place at the feet of the disciples as He washed their feet. He took the place of guilty sinners that He might bear our load. Humility is the salvation that Christ brings.
But the salvation that Christ brought is not only a salvation that flows out of humility; it also leads to humility. It isn't just the salvation He brought; it is exactly the salvation we need. What is the one thing hindering our worship? Primarily, pride. Pride is the very root of all sin. The humble Lamb of God comes to us in our pride and brings us salvation from our pride and self-will.
The greatest expression of worship in our relationship to God . . . is to wait upon Him! To be nothing before God. To be an empty vessel in which He can pour out all His fullness, where He can exhibit His life, His goodness, His power, His love, and His glory! If we are to be filled with the life of our Lord, indwelled by Him, we must be utterly empty of self. We must wait on Him, allowing God to be all in all.
He humbled Himself down to earth and on earth He humbled Himself down to the cross. He humbled Himself to die the death of the Lamb of God. This Christmas may we not only "know" His love, but also His humility. His humility is our life and salvation. As we celebrate His coming in humility, may we say in our worship, "Jesus, I am nothing, and Thou art all." mjm
