Bethlehem: Vulnerability, Confession, and Wholeness
Every year, we attend Christmas services, and often the sermons unexpectedly hit our hearts. This year, one sermon deeply impacted me and became closely connected to my personal confession and healing journey. At my church, sermons are sometimes delivered through short dramas—covering topics like online gambling, integrity, and daily struggles. But the sermon I heard in early December stood out in a different way. It wasn’t dramatic—it was deeply humbling. Jesus Was Born in Humility, Not Perfection Jesus was not born in a fancy palace, a castle, or even a hospital. He was born in Bethlehem, in a stable meant for animals. That reality struck me deeply. The Savior of the world entered humanity in complete humility and vulnerability. That sermon stirred something in me. It made me want to be honest—truly honest—and vulnerable before God and others. Insecurity, Comparison, and Social Media Struggles During a prayer meeting last week, I shared about my insecurities, especially t...