The Infinite God Who Became Small

Father Jason Lewis, MIC leads us into the heart of the mystery of the Incarnation. The infinite Almighty—unlimited in majesty, power, and goodness—did not remain distant from His creation. Instead, God chose humility. He made Himself small, entering into our lowly humanity, not to diminish His glory, but to reveal it in love. Saint Paul captures this astonishing descent when he writes that Christ “emptied himself, taking the form of a slave… becoming obedient to death” (Phil 2:7–8; NABRE). Father Jason reminds us that this self-emptying is not weakness. It is divine strength poured out for our salvation. By assuming our human nature, Jesus breaks the yoke of sin and restores our dignity. Humanity is not merely forgiven; it is elevated, raised to share in the very life of God. This is the logic of the Gospel: God stoops so that we may rise. Through Christ’s obedience and sacrifice, the chains of slavery to sin are shattered, and we are invited into communion with the Father. As Scripture proclaims, God “raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus” (Eph 2:6; NABRE). What was lost through sin is not only restored but glorified. Father Jason points us to the breathtaking truth at the center of Christian faith: the Creator unites Himself permanently to His creation so that we might share in His eternal glory. This saving work does not remain in the past. It continues sacramentally in the life of the Church, where Christ applies the fruits of His sacrifice to souls in every generation. To learn more about how Christ liberates and elevates us through the Sacraments, explore Understanding the Sacraments at ShopMercy.org.