Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew Him. After He humbled Himself, all of human nature knew Him. You see how humbling Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, When He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His Kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?

St. John Chrysostom