God loved us by sending His Son (John 3:16).
And Jesus personified that love for us by humbling himself. The King of Kings, equal to God, took on the form of a baby—the most vulnerable one can be—all for the Father´s glory.
He submitted to His Father´s will and became obedient to death, even death on a cross—the most painful moment of His life, separated from His Father, having taken our sin upon His shoulders.
And Jesus loved us by taking the very nature of a servant—washing His disciples´ feet (John 13) and patiently teaching them all things—leaving us an example to follow as well (1 Peter 2:21).
Love does not do things for its own benefit. Jesus Christ gave us the perfect example of humble, selfless love.
May we celebrate that love this week!