Zac and I have been getting into the Christmas spirit and have enjoyed listening to Christmas songs in recent weeks. Tonight we were listening to
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. We began reflecting on the words to the song, in particular the chorus "o tidings, of comfort and joy." So often we sing these songs in church but do we really listen to the words? I hate to admit it but we weren't sure what tidings meant...so we looked it up. : ) It means news or report. The author was celebrating the news of the fullest comfort and joy - the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world!!! As we were reflecting, it was hard for us to imagine no hope in our life. Before Jesus' birth, the people of the world had no comfort, no joy from death and sin. They had a list of rules to follow if they wanted to make it to heaven, but continued to sin every day. However, we now celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our true comfort and true joy who is our only way to eternal life.
God rest ye merry, gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
For Jesus Christ our Savior
Was born upon this day,
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
We've included the link to this song. Merry Christmas. And may you know true comfort and joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWpiFnNBtpE
