He Came Low | Advent Devotional Week 2

About this episode

In this episode, Rose reflects on the humility of Christ's arrival during Advent, emphasizing the significance of the manger in understanding His love and lowliness.

Hey there, Figs — welcome to Week 2 of our special 4-week Advent series, He Came for Me. This series was born from Brandon’s original song From Glory to a Stable, written over a decade ago.What started as a melody he carried in his heart has become a way for us to slow down and remember the unexpected, upside-down way Jesus came for us. Today, Rose reads her Week 2 devotional, He Came Low — The King Who Chose the Manger , inviting us to consider the humility of Christ’s arrival.The God who deserved a throne chose a feeding trough.The King who commands heaven wrapped Himself in weakness.His first breath on earth wasn’t taken in a palace but in a place no one would have chosen. As you listen, breathe deep and let this truth settle in: Because He came low for me, I can trust Him with every low and hidden place in my life. ✨ In This Episode * The humility of Christ’s coming — the King who chose the lowest place * Why the manger matters for our own stories * How His lowliness reveals the depth of His love 🌿 Companion Guide If you want to linger with this throughout the week, grab the free Advent companion guide . Inside, you’ll find gentle invitations to Write, Pray, Declare, and…

People in this episode

Host: Rose

Topics covered

• Advent
• humility of Christ
• devotional
• spiritual reflection
• Christianity
• faith

Keywords

• Advent
• devotional
• humility
• Christ
• manger
• faith
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brandon Jordan Music

Books & works: From Glory to a Stable

Places: Matthew, John, Psalm

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