God is ruler of the world. The Nations are instruments in his hands to demonstrate his power and love. He comes to pour out blessing on people and to end the curse of sin that brings so much sorrow into our world. Everyone should make room in his heart for this King. The Saviour reigns! The whole world must know about this and sing with joy!
The announcement was set to music. It was declared in poetry. People were humming along. Some even knew the words. It was a truly sacred moment as I realised what was happening. Most people missed it. I almost didn't notice myself. We were all preoccupied. None of us had come to the shops that day expecting an announcement about God. But there it was! This is the text of the announcement.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love.
At no other time of the year is the gospel message so clearly spoken out in our culture. This is a season of unique opportunities. Take note. Pray. Speak up. Celebrate. Give thanks. Worship.
You can read an earlier more authoritative version of the original announcement in Luke 2:1-20. Have you had a moment of worship while shopping at Christmas? Leave a comment.
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