He has come to earth, He Who in the beginning created us from earth and breathed His Divine breath into us. He Who "gives to all life, breath, and all things" (Acts 17:25) has come. He Who by a single word called all things visible and invisible from nonexistence into existence has come. He Who by a word called into being birds, fishes, quadrupeds, insects, and all creatures, existing under His almighty providence and care has come. He has come, He Whom the innumerable hosts of angels continually serve with fear and joy. And in what humility has He come! He is born of a poor Virgin, in a cave, wrapped in poor swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. Riches, honors, glory of this world! Fall down, fall down in humility, tearful devotion, and profound gratitude before the Saviour of men, and share your riches with the poor and needy. Do not pride yourselves on your illusory, fleeting distinctions, for true distinction can only be found in virtue. Glory of this world! Learn here, before the manger, how vain you are. Let us all humble ourselves; let us all fall down in the dust before the boundless humility and exhaustion of the Sovereign of all, God Who has come to heal our infirmities, to save us from pride, vanity, corruption, and every sinful impurity. - My Life in Christ by Saint John of Kronstadt
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