The King of the Universe, our Lord Jesus Christ, was born in a manger—a lesson in humility. From the moment Jesus arrived on earth, He demonstrated what being humble really means.
Back in 2021, I contracted the COVID-19 corona virus. As you prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus this month, I would like to share the lessons I learned from this experience that are timeless:
Humility: It takes humility to accept that it can happen to you and that you are not exempt from this disease. Proverbs 11:2 says that “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Vulnerability: Being vulnerable with others is what makes you human and that’s how people relate to you better.
Transparency: There is no reason to cover up that you got infected with the virus. People need to know if they were exposed to you while you were contagious.
Survival: You do have to embrace a survival attitude and be purposed to overcome this disease.
Persistence: Be persistent and ask medical questions until you are satisfied. Be persistent also to take care of yourself from day one. Listen to your body.
It’s okay to be human: We have no choice, right? We are human beings, and our bodies are fragile and vulnerable to the things of the world. But we can stay in shape and do everything in our power to stay healthy.
Empathy: The best thing you can do these days when people share their life experiences is to empathize with them and listen to their stories—especially if they lost a loved one.
Compassion: Lastly, being compassionate with others goes a long way when people are going through hardship.
As we enter the time of year to remember the “why” you’re here, stay focused on Jesus. He is the ultimate example of all the traits explained above. Jesus displayed humility throughout his life and taught us how to imitate Him in our journey.
Be encouraged and stay positive. Ask God for wisdom in making all your decisions concerning your personal health and choices. I will leave you with this special scripture from Psalm 103:1-5 (NLT)
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with new hope and joy!