Yesterday, a friend posted this video on Facebook and while I saw it last year, it still blessed me and tears trickled down my cheeks. I watched it over and over and each time the tears came. As I reflected on it and why it was so emotional for me, I realized that the singers taking part in this presentation are doing what each of us are called to do. We, as his followers, are called to share Christ with our world- to point out in the midst of the craziness of life that seems to flow without any acknowledgement of the Savior, that He is real! He is alive! He was the babe born in the most humble of circumstances to suffer on the cross for the sins of all or the sins of one.... me, you, each of us.
We are to be ever so purposeful in sharing with the world that the real reason we celebrate Christmas and give gifts is because our greatest gift ever was given to us at Christmas... a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths laying in a manger who had come to save a world. The life picture portrayed in this video reflects people- just like you and me- ever so humbly and respectfully sharing their faith, hope and future through songs. The world, caught up in the rush of Christmas shopping and worldly needs, stopped in awe and worshipped the Savior. THAT is what we are to do.... sing the song of our heart's testimony through the life we live, the words we speak, and the way we love.
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “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. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. " (Luke 2:8-20 NIV)
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