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Podcast 47.1 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Joy to the world the Lord is come
…the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 ESV
Good news of great joy indeed. God’s people had longed for the Messiah and in this angelic proclamation they learned He had arrived. He was the anointed King, come in the form of a baby, to deliver them from their sins. Imagine what it must have been like to hear that news.
Let earth receive her King
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!…With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! Psalm 98:4, 6 ESV
The King had come, but they were not ready for Him. Not on that holy night, and not even years later when He preached good news and healed the sick. What does it mean to receive the King? Certainly there should be praise. How will you make a joyful noise this Christmas?
Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV
No room in the inn meant the King slept in a manger. No room for Him in our lives means we are the ones not finding the rest He has made available. How will you make room in this busy season to welcome Jesus into your heart? It will require some space, and some time.
And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Psalm 96:11-12 ESV
Heaven and nature will be certain to sing, rejoice, roar, and exult. Will you join in, participating in the praise, or will you be found simply spectating instead? We offer a call to worship when we sing the carol, but make sure you are continuing the praise through the season, and beyond.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more.
Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room
And heav’n and nature sing
And heav’n and nature sing
And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time,Be Resonant.
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