At his humblest, Christ was served by angels; Angels: Day 185

At his humblest, Christ was served by angels; Angels: Day 185 January 22, 2017

angels_ambrose_1There’s  no contradiction, says  St. Ambrose, between saying that Christ was humble and saying that he was Lord of all the powers of Heaven. The Incarnation, though it made him a humble human being, did not affect his divinity.

Let us not be troubled if we find the Son of Man called mighty in one place, and yet read in another that the Lord of glory was crucified. What might is greater than sovereignty over the powers of Heaven? But this sovereignty was in the hands of him who ruled over Thrones, Principalities, and Angels. For, al- though he was among the wild beasts, as it is written, yet angels ministered to him. So you can see the difference between what belongs to the Incarnation, and what belongs to sovereignty. As far as his flesh is concerned, he endures the assault of wild beasts; as far as his Godhead is concerned, he is adored by angels. –St. Ambrose, Exposition of the Christian Faith, 3.4

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .

Do I follow Christ in humility here on earth, so that I may follow him in glory to Heaven? Do I serve him constantly as the angels do?

CLOSING PRAYER

Sow in me the good seed of humility, Lord, and teach me to serve you as constantly as your angels do.

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