a Savior's humility

There are many in Christian circles who do not enjoy the carols of the season.  They believe that the focus is too much on the baby and not enough on the Cross of Calvary.  I personally love the songs of this time of year and their focus on a Saviour who would leave all to come to earth, to become a man (while still fully God), in order to redeem a fallen race (that includes me!)  I have found that while there are some "weak" carols, many do portray Christ's purpose in coming and tell the complete story of his birth, life, and death.

Today I woke up humming "Once in Royal David's City" which is part of the Christmas program that the church children will present in another week and a half.  His humility while still being God is emphasized.

He came down to earth from heaven,

Who is God and Lord of all,

And His shelter was a stable;

and his cradle was a stall.

With the poor, and meek, and lowly,

Lived on earth our Savior holy.

The biggest problem we have in our home is pride.  We want things done our way.  We can't understand why others would do things differently.  Our pride is hurt by other's words or actions.  Christ came as the supreme example of humility.