Monday, December 19, 2011

The Meaning of Christmas to Me

Last year, in November, while sitting with my guitar and my Lord, a song rose from my heart that defines what Christmas means to me.  I had opportunity to share it with my church and many were touched by the lyrics.  The words still move me and in some small way, I am hoping it may add depth to your Christmas celebration.  This year, while holding my newborn grandson three months ago, the thought of God coming in this form to man clearly demonstrates His great love for us.  May the Peace of Salvation rise in your hearts this Christmas season.


In my wildest of dreams I just can’t understand
Why God would leave heaven and walk as a man?
To be born in a stable, a humble estate
In the hands of a baby our redemption awaits.

All the heavens would sing of this glorious way
A child fully King changed our lives Christmas day
As the world held its breath and a star shone its light
The peace of salvation lives on from this night.

As the holy Lord Jesus God Himself became man
And the angels did sing yet could not understand.

There was hustle and bustle in the town of His birth
No rooms to be found as God entered His earth,
But His mother and Joseph just walked and obeyed
In a manger, in a barn, the holy Christ child was laid.

Yes their hearts were alight never once filled with fright
But a chill filled the air on that most holy night.
For the glory of God would now conquer the grave
As Christ's wonderous birth would redeem and now save.


Yes the holy Lord Jesus God Himself became man
And the angels did sing yet could not understand

It’s a magical season but not without pain
A suffering servant would soon walk in disdain.
As a man He was sinless and God’s glory would rise
Through the suffering angst filled with grace in His eyes.

He would meet with a harlot and sinners galore
And His passion would heal while His love would restore
Joy and hope to the hopeless with the lost to be found
Giving peace that surpasses any peace now around.

As the holy Lord Jesus God Himself became man
And the angels did sing yet could not understand

Silent night, holy night.
Shepherds awe at the sight.
Radiance beams from His glorious face.
Now we sing of amazing grace
Filled with heavenly peace
Soon we’ll live in heavenly peace.


In my wildest of dreams I just can’t understand
Why God would leave heaven and walk as a man.

May you hear His voice and know of His grace offered to you this blessed Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you all!