Identity with the weakness of a Baby
In our Churches and homes during this time, the Nativity scene will find a prominent place of display. Some very elaborate and some very simple. In the center of the scene is the crib with the Baby Jesus laying on straw, surrounded by his parents, the shepherds, the 3 wise men and some animals. It will be good to spend some time with  the scene and try to identify self with each of the main characters... placing yourself in the role of each and note what is moving within you........
Look at Baby Jesus......touch his tiny hands and fingers.....his body wrapped in swaddling clothes...... look at his face.....his sparkling eyes........open arms......waiting for your embrace...... and see the weakness of the Baby Jesus.........who has to depend totally on his parents for everything necessary for growth: food, love, warmth, clothes, shelter, protection ....... etc.
In the weakness of a child..... we come to realize the Saving Mercy of God. This weak, helpless child expresses the Divine Love of God for humanity. .....God willingly chose to take on flesh to be born as a helpless, weak baby as an expression of his great love ....... to identity with the weakness and helplessness of each person.
Divine Love is the Christmas Message..... God became man to live among us....... Emmanuel...... God with us......God decided to manifest himself in the helplessness and weakness of a child.......It is as if God can no longer contain his love so this ocean of love and mercy  burst forth to cover us all.......
Examine the realism of our Christian Faith....... God so loved the world, you/me/us, that he chose to become a helpless weak baby to reveal His Divine Mercy.........As we journey through life, in search of  self identity.......we forget how much God has loved and showed us abundant mercy. Keep the Nativity scene in mind as long as you can and return to it many times during this Season to keep company with the Baby Jesus.... Mary and Joseph. ......What can you tell Him .... and what can you bring to him as a gift?.....After all Jesus is the Reason for the Season so let the Baby Jesus be the center of all our thoughts, actions and Celebrations! Have a Blessed Christmas!