When you look at the Nativity and see how Christ came into the world, you can see how He, even from the beginning, had to descend below all things. He wasn’t born in a clean room with warm water. We wasn’t born with a physician standing by ready to help Mary and Joseph. He was born in the most humble of circumstances, in a stable surrounded by filthy animals and unclean straw. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland stated, “He would do so to help those who also felt they had been born without advantage.” Being born in such a manner is truly a gift to us, as was His life and death here on earth.
In Moroni 7:48 it says, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure.” President Henry B. Eyring said of this scripture, “That ought to help you understand why any believing Latter-day Saint is an optimist about what lies ahead for him or her, however difficult the present may be. We believe that through living the gospel of Jesus Christ we can become like the Savior, who is perfect. Considering the attributes of Jesus Christ should quash the pride of the self-satisfied person who thinks he or she has no need to improve. And even the most humble person can take hope in the invitation to become like the Savior.”
Because Christ was born, lived, and died for us we do have hope. Like what President Eyring said no matter how difficult life may seem right now, you have someone you can turn to. You have someone who lived His life so you could live forever and be happy. Know that Jesus loves you. His birth and life is evidence of that. So as you celebrate His birth tonight and tomorrow remember what He has done for you. And as you begin this next year, ask yourself this question, “What think ye of Christ?” (Matt 22:42).
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