"And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.9 And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:11 for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.- Luke 2:8-11 American Standard Version"
I wish each everyone one of my readers, friends and family the best holiday weekend. May your homes be filled with laughter, peace, joy and rest.
Rejoice and be glad for the greatest gift humankind could have ever received was given to us 2000 years ago.
Also I wanted to share with you my all time favorite Christmas song. As a child I loved when my mother would sing this song to me on Christmas Eve. To this day I still get the same lump in my throat and my eyes well up in anticipation and adoration of the true king every time I hear this song. I am filled with amazement as I try to think of what it would have been like on that starry night as one of those shepherds to stand in the physical presence of the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
"Little Drummer Boy"
Come, they told me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
A newborn king to see (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Our finest gifts we bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
To lay before the king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum) [x3]
So, to honor Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
When we come
Little baby (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
I am a poor boy too (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
I have no gifts to bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
That's fit to give a king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum) [x3]
Shall I play for you (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
On my drum?
Mary nodded (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
The ox and lamb kept time (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
I played my drum for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
I played my best for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum) [x3]
Then, He smiled at me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Me and my drum
I stand today as a humble servant and I play my drum for you King Jesus. May you be pleased with my offering...
Peace be with all of you.
