Christmas Day

As we listen to the beautiful melody of "Christmas Day" by Chris Tomlin, we are reminded of the joyous proclamation in Luke 2:10-11, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." The song echoes this sentiment, inviting us to rejoice in the birth of Emmanuel, God with us. 

The lyrics, "Beggars and kings, Let us come and adore Him, Rest in His peace, And bow before Him," remind us of the universal call to worship, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible. In Matthew 2:1-2, we read about the wise men who traveled from afar to worship the newborn King. Regardless of our status in life, we are all invited to come and adore Him, to find rest in His peace, and to bow before Him in reverence and awe.

The chorus of the song, "Sing all you people, The Lord almighty reigns, Sing every creature of God, Come bless His name," echoes the words of Psalm 96:1, "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." The song invites us to join in the heavenly chorus, praising God for His goodness and celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the world, who was born to conquer the grave.

The bridge of the song, "From the mountains we will shout it out, For the Lord our God almighty reigns, He is with us, He is with us now," is a powerful reminder of God's omnipresence. This echoes the promise in Matthew 28:20, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 

As we reflect on the lyrics of this song and the corresponding Bible verses, we are reminded of the profound truth that God is with us. He is not a distant deity, but a loving Father who chose to dwell among us through His Son, Jesus Christ. 

So, as we listen to this song, let us ask ourselves: How can we live out this truth in our daily lives? How can we embody the joy, peace, and love that the birth of Jesus represents? How can we, like the shepherds and wise men, respond to the good news of Jesus' birth with worship and adoration? And how can we, like the stars over deserts and oceans, shine the light of Christ into the darkness of our world? 

As we celebrate Christmas, let us remember that Jesus is the reason for the season. He is the Light of the world, the one who was born to conquer the grave. And because of Him, we can sing with joy, "The Lord almighty reigns!"