Colossians 1:19-20
19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Christmas is really all about hope, the kind of hope God gave the whole world when Jesus was born. One of the songs people love to sing this time of year is O Come, All Ye Faithful. It was written by John Francis Wade, and it’s basically an invitation for everyone, heaven and earth, to come and welcome the newborn King.
When we sing “O come, all ye faithful…,” it’s like a call to everyone on earth.
And when we sing “Sing, choirs of angels…,” it’s a call to the heavenly realm.
The whole hymn reminds us that the good news of Jesus’ birth isn’t just for a few people, it’s for all creation. Colossians 1:15–16 describes Jesus, even as a baby in the manger, as the image of the invisible God, the One through whom everything, seen and unseen, was created.
So when we sing O Come, All Ye Faithful, we’re joining all of creation in responding to our Maker with “Yea, Lord, we greet Thee…” The Word became flesh. God showed up. And our response is simple: O come, let us adore Him.
The season we have just passed through, Advent/Christmas, often becomes extremely hectic and busy, and with good things. Special dinners, caroling, visiting, connecting, and of course, there is shopping, planning, cooking, well it seems like constant activity, making it easy to forget the true reason for the celebration.
The whole hymn reminds us that the good news of Jesus’ birth isn’t just for a few people, it’s for all creation. Colossians 1:15–16 describes Jesus, even as a baby in the manger, as the image of the invisible God, the One through whom everything, seen and unseen, was created.
So when we sing O Come, All Ye Faithful, we’re joining all of creation in responding to our Maker with “Yea, Lord, we greet Thee…” The Word became flesh. God showed up. And our response is simple: O come, let us adore Him.
The season we have just passed through, Advent/Christmas, often becomes extremely hectic and busy, and with good things. Special dinners, caroling, visiting, connecting, and of course, there is shopping, planning, cooking, well it seems like constant activity, making it easy to forget the true reason for the celebration.
It is important to make and take time to pause, worship, reflect, and express gratitude for the gift of Jesus, and to continuing to sing, “O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”
Let's Pray
Father, thank You that Your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. Open my heart to embrace the grace and truth that come through Jesus Christ.
Let's Pray
Father, thank You that Your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. Open my heart to embrace the grace and truth that come through Jesus Christ.
“O come to my heart, Lord Jesus—there is always room in my heart for You.” Amen
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