Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'
There has been no mistake here (at least with regards to repeating the Scripture from Day 12). I approached this Christmas verse via a television cartoon last time. Today, let's look at it through song.
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a true Christmas hymn, thoroughly biblical and infused with joy. The song speaks about multiple concepts including, Christ's deity, Christ's humanity, Christ's Lordship, reconciliation with God the Father through Jesus, the fulfillment of prophecy, and salvation through Christ.
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
While the Bible is not apparent the angels sang during this event (one translation says 'praising and saying'), it's not difficult to imagine the angels rejoicing with song. Worship is a central component to building our intimate relationship with God. While worship includes the quieter aspects of communication such as prayer, it also encompasses our willingness to abandon our pride to sing, dance, kneel, and rejoice enthusiastically.
This Christmas, perhaps at the Christmas Eve services we attend, I challenge us to release our inhibitions. Worship as if no one else is watching but God. Praise Him the way He deserves. Let's all express our thanksgiving for the coming of Christ in a way that shows He is the Messiah.
Father God, we praise You! As angels rejoiced on that night over 2000 years ago, I pray we Christians rejoice and give thanks for the wondrous way You have reconciled everything. We praise You and want to express our love for You. May we do so in every way that pleases You. It's in Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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