The theme of “The Poverty of God” feels paradoxical at first glance. How can the Creator of the universe, the One who owns all things, embody poverty? Yet, as we reflect on the character of God revealed through Scripture and the life of Jesus, we see a profound truth emerge: God chooses humility, self-limitation, and vulnerability as the way to redeem the world.

God’s “poverty” is not about lack but about intentionality. It is the choice to step into our world as one of us—to set aside divine privileges, to enter the fragility of human existence, and to prioritize love over power. This is the God who dwells not in the temples of grandeur but in the manger, alongside the marginalized, the overlooked, and the forgotten.

As we walk through this week’s readings, we’re invited to consider how God’s humility reshapes our understanding of power, worth, and what it means to truly live. The “poverty” of God isn’t a deficiency; it’s a posture of sacrificial love that upends the values of the world and calls us into a life of surrender, generosity, and trust.

Let this week’s theme be an invitation to reflect on your own posture before God and others. How might embracing the poverty of God transform the way you live, love, and serve? What would it look like to align your life with the self-emptying love that defines the heart of God?