In Matthew 1:18-25, Jesus enters a world filled with darkness and suffering, not from a distance, but right into the midst of human struggles. His birth is a reminder that God’s love doesn’t stay abstract or distant but chooses to be present in the messiness of life, offering a light in the midst of our pain. This arrival brings the hope of a love that doesn’t wait for things to get better but comes alongside us in our brokenness. In times of darkness, how might we allow that love to bring us comfort and peace, even when life feels heavy?