The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes; he does not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, around him a mighty tempest. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge! Selah
PSALM 50:1-6
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But out of the most beautiful locations in the planet, out of the most captivating works of art, out of the most impressive creations and civilizations, out of all of the most attractive and alluring people, out of all the natural wonders of the world - God shines forth as more beautiful. And the most beautiful One did not come as a devouring fire or a mighty tempest but as a baby. Is there anything more beautiful than true humility? Is there anything more appealing than the most beautiful One also being the most humble? Is there anything more stunning than the One worthy of all honor, glory, and worship, choosing humility?
The Word became flesh and beauty shines forth.
We behold many beautiful things at Christmas - the decorations, the music, the food, the celebrations - but let every beautiful thing you behold be an arrow cutting through, pointing toward the most beautiful One.
How are you beholding the wonder and humility of Christ this season?
In what ways might you hold the beautiful tension of the Most Beautiful One also being the Most Humble in your celebration and remembrances this Christmas?
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