It's True
by Sara Groves
In your heart you know it's true
though you hold no expectation
in the deepest part of you
there's an open hesitation
but it's true
kingdoms and crowns
a God who came down to find you
it's true
Angels on high
sing through the night alleluia
heard it told you think it's odd
the whole thing fraught with complication
the play begins with baby God
and all His blessed implications
but it's true
kingdoms and crowns
a God who came down to find you
it's true
Angels on high
sing through the night alleluia
alleluia, alleluia
Oh it's true
kingdoms and crowns
a God who came down to find you
it's true
Angels on high
sing through the night alleluia
This is probably my favorite "Christmas" song. I love Sara Grove's music, but this song especially reminds me of the wonder of Christ's birth.
How odd it is that God would become man. How illogical that He would appear the way He did: born of a virgin, delivered in a stable, fugitive from the law, heralded by angels, worshiped by shepherds. How especially strange that He would become such a humble lowly man. How unbelievable that He would die for all sins, and offer His sacrifice to anyone who believe. This eternal gift, is free. It is not given to those who deserve it. It does not require a reimbursement. It cannot be earned or merited.
As we decorate our homes, purchase gifts, and participate in Christmas time festivities---let the 'traditions' of the season remind us of who Jesus was. Why did He come? What did He do for us?
As we anticipate the traditions of Christmas, let us learn to anticipate Jesus. He came once before, and He is coming again. Let us anticipate His coming like a child anticipates Christmas morning.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them,Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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