For To Us A Child Is Born

It came upon the midnight clear,

That glorious song of old,

From angels bending near the earth,

To touch their harps of gold:

“Peace on earth, goodwill to men,

From heaven’s all-gracious King.”

The world in solemn stillness lay,

to hear the angels sing.

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Edmund Sears

Merry Christmas! Country shepherds were out in field minding the business that paid them. Quite literally. They were tending to their flocks of sheep. When out of nowhere, an angel of the Lord stood before them. A majestic sight and unlike anything they had ever seen before. Their natural reaction was to be afraid. The angel assured them that they should not be afraid. He was bringing good news. Good tidings of great joy. Christ the Lord was born.

The angel didn’t arrive empty-handed. After his announcement, the heavenly choir appeared to begin their “A” and “B” selections. They sang with exuberance. They sang with glee. The King of Kings, Immanuel, our Savior had made his earthly appearance.

While today could easily be a day that we get wrapped up in minding our business, we should remember the reason that we celebrate. We should have a song in our hearts and on our lips. #wepreach

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.

Isaiah 9:6