We are just a week away from Christmas and I am getting excited. My Door County Jingle Bell Java Coffee is inviting me to a second cup. I really think that coffee speaks in an unheard language.
We are looking forward to the Annual Men's Ministry Christmas Caroling and Soup Night this Sunday afternoon. We gather friends and family together and reach out to the assisted living homes in our neighborhood with songs, gifts and a Gospel message. I can't recall how many years we have been doing this. It is a highlight for Rene and me.
Isaiah 9:6-7New King James Version (NKJV)
6 For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
But what I want to talk about are Christmas Carols. I believe everyone should have a favorite. The one that causes you to turn up the radio a little louder, the one that gets your heart pumping. The one that says Christmas to you. My favorite is O Holy Night. The louder the better for me.
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
This song depicts the birth of Jesus and of the redemption of man through Him. It speaks of love and peace. I find myself singing this one in the shower and in the car. It talks about everything I love.
Go ahead and sing. You might just find that it is the prescription you need to get going on that Christmas Spirit.
God Bless,
Marty
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