As we celebrate Christmas, I’d like to share one of C.S. Lewis’s profound insights in Mere Christianity: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” This simple yet powerful truth captures the essence of Christmas. It is not just about the sentimental feeling of a poor baby born in a manger long ago in Bethlehem, but the incredible reality of God coming to dwell among us and fundamentally altering the course of human history. 

Lewis further explored the radical humility of God's intervention in human history. In The Weight of Glory, he reflects on the extraordinary nature of the divine becoming vulnerable—the infinite Creator choosing to enter our human world as an infant. Picture the most powerful being in the universe, voluntarily setting aside celestial glory to be born in humble circumstances, all to demonstrate ultimate love and offer redemption.

Beyond the festive traditions of gift-giving and family gatherings, Christmas represents something far more glorious. It is a celebration of love, hope, and peace embodied in the baby in the manger. His birth signals God's intimate commitment to humanity, a testament to his enduring love that transcends human understanding.

May this Christmas remind us of the extraordinary gift we've received—divine love reaching us from heaven. We’re not abandoned on this planet Earth. God is with us. His name is Emmanuel. May this understanding inspire us to extend God’s love and hope to those around us.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas!