What shall I say! And how shall I describe this Birth to…
“What shall I say! And how shall I describe this Birth to you? For this wonder fills me with astonishment. The Ancient of Days has become an infant. He Who sits upon the sublime and heavenly Throne, now lies in a manger. And He Who cannot be touched, Who is simple, without complexity, and incorporeal, now lies subject to the hands of men. He Who has broken the bonds of sinners, is now bound by an infant's bands. But He has decreed that ignominy shall become honor, infamy be clothed with glory, and total humiliation the measure of His Goodness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage marvels at the paradox of divine humility: God becoming a vulnerable infant, embracing human frailty to redeem humanity.
In simple terms: God humbled Himself as a baby to save us.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and recognize hidden strength in vulnerability.
Themes
humility
redemption
divine mystery
paradox
faith
Mood
reverent
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- Christmas worship
- personal reflection on suffering
- teaching about humility
- artistic depictions of nativity
Key Concepts
Incarnation
theology
sacred paradox
spiritual paradox
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divine humility affect your daily actions?
- What paradoxes in your life reveal deeper truths?
A Different Perspective
The focus on infantile simplicity may overlook the broader theological implications of incarnation.