God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas Day. To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray. Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. Oh tidings of comfort and joy!
He has come for us this Jesus.
He's the hope for all mankind.
He has come for us the Messiah.
Born to give us life.
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This has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs. And Meredith Andrews' addition of a chorus has bumped it up even higher on my list. But singing it today, I just really focused on the words to this song. At the end of the day, it's more than a Christmas song. It's a peace-giving reminder of how to live our life: Be at rest. Don't let anything bring you down or worry you. Remember that no matter the battle, we know how it ends because Christ was born! To save us, while we were STILL sinners. Take comfort and be joyful!
He has come FOR US this Jesus.
I love that line. "This Jesus." That guy you hear about. This "Jesus." And yes he's the hope for all mankind. How beautiful? In the midst of so much ugly these days, so much chaos. This Jesus is the hope for ALL mankind….every problem, every issue, every stronghold, every mountain.
He was born to give us life.
Life. A life to be lived. A life of freedom, hope, redemption, grace, fulfillment. Life. Not fear, not insecurity, not anger, not anxiety. Life.
I pray that in the midst of this Christmas season (and i'm sure I'll have more to say before it ends!) that you not only remember the reason for the season, but that you fully appreciate that reason and rejoice in the life-giving gift of Jesus Christ.
He has come for us.
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