God became human. He made Himself vulnerable. He chose to be born into poverty and instability. Mary and Joseph were displaced refugees with very few resources. They lived under an oppressive government with a tyrant king at the helm. Jesus never had an easy life on this earth. He lived selflessly, humbly, obediently. He died sacrificially.
The Christmas season emphasizes joy, wonder, peace, and abundance; it should remind us of Christ’s vulnerability. When we feel powerless, defenseless, weak, and exposed--it is reassuring to know that Jesus has experienced the same emotions. When our loved ones are in need of healing, when they are lost, when they are susceptible to evil--we know our Lord understands and responds with compassion. Jesus embraced vulnerability; he accepted it as part of the human condition. As followers of Christ, we are called to embody His Spirit. Thus, let us remember that we are like clay jars that have to be broken in order to reveal the treasure of God’s power within us.
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