Hope Has Come (Behold Him)

The song "Hope Has Come (Behold Him)" by Red Rocks Worship is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The lyrics echo the sentiments found in the Bible, particularly in the books of Luke and Isaiah. 

The first verse of the song speaks of a "starry night, a newborn King," which immediately brings to mind the account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:11-14, "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'"

The song's chorus invites us to "behold Him" and "adore Him," reflecting the awe and reverence the shepherds and wise men must have felt when they first laid eyes on the newborn King. This mirrors the sentiment in Isaiah 9:6, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

The song's second verse speaks of the "Light and life to all He brings," which resonates with John 8:12, where Jesus says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The song also refers to Jesus as the "Everlasting Prince of Peace," a title that directly echoes Isaiah 9:6.

The bridge of the song is a call to "Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice," a sentiment that is echoed throughout the Bible, particularly in Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" This is a reminder that the birth of Jesus brought not only salvation but also joy to the world.

The song and these Bible verses remind us of the hope, joy, and peace that the birth of Jesus brought into the world. They invite us to behold and adore Him, to rejoice in His coming, and to find comfort and joy in His presence.

As we reflect on these lyrics and the corresponding Bible verses, let's ask ourselves: How can we embody the hope, joy, and peace that Jesus brought into the world in our daily lives? How can we behold and adore Him in our actions and interactions with others? How can we spread the tidings of comfort and joy that His birth signifies to those around us?