As we continue to walk through December together in worship I wanted to focus on this week’s song “O Come All Ye Faithful”. This song was was written in 1743, originally written in Latin by John Francis Wade, a Roman Catholic layman. To support himself during the difficult times, Wade would hand copy musical scores, which became a true art form during this time period. While working, he penned the words to this traditional Christmas Carol we sing today, “O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord”
To adore. What does that mean? The best picture I can think of is when I held my first child, McKinley, for the very first time. Tears filled my eyes as I held her, rocked her and spoke ever so gently to her. I simply adored her. She captured my heart and all I wanted to do was look into her eyes and tell her how much I loved her.
Matthew 2:11 says this, “And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
The wise men traveled from all over the area to see the Christ child; to fall on their knees and worship him - to adore Christ the Lord. Even today, wise men still seek Christ.
Will you seek Christ this Christmas? Will you adore Christ the Lord and gaze into his eyes and worship Him as Savior and Lord? That is my prayer for you today as you hear my voice. Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Merry Christmas
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