This week, our family devotional time concluded with joyfully singing “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!”
I associate this carol with joy, and it fits perfectly with the focus on joy
this third week of Advent. Jesus came to offer us eternal joy, surpassing any fleeting earthly happiness. He
came to reconcile sinners, extend His righteousness and give us eternal life.
Some
of the lyrics in “Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing” seem to be inspired by the following passage:
Luke
2:9-14 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields
nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I
bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of
David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in
a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared
with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the
highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
The angels announced good news that would bring immense joy – a Savior had been born! As we navigate this Christmas season, how can we extend that joy in Christ to those around us?
The next time
we hear “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” let’s reflect on the significance of
the lyrics - the joy Jesus offers – and sincerely give Him glory as we sing!
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