To really grasp the significance of the baby in the manger, I have to go back and read John 1 and Philippians 2. These two passages remind me of who this baby really is - God in the flesh. They also remind me of the astonishing lengths Jesus was willing to go to in order to save us. He humbled himself more than anyone else ever could. He literally was God and Creator and was willing to step down and be a part of the world He created. And He did it all to save YOU!