The world revolves around economic, military, and political powers. And the leaders of such powers usually arrive proudly. But the Christmas story is unlike that. God came as a baby to a humble place to a poor family from a weak nation. Christians hear the Christmas story every year and they forget it immediately.

Christians are not interested in being poor and weak. Sure, God did not tell us to be poor, but poor in spirit; not weak, but meek. And yet, the great commission is never a good reason to flaunt economic, military, and political powers. The great commission is to bring people to Christ - the humble Christ.

The Christmas story is a reminder that I need to identify with this humble Christ, not the world.