J O Y
Isaac Watts wrote “Joy to the World” one of the most infamous Christmas carols in all of history. The second verse begins, “Joy to the world, the Savior reigns, let men their songs employ.” This verse speaks to the eternal Kingship of God, a monarchy that brings joy and music to the world. And years before his birth, the Prophet Micah records where this future King would come from.
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.
On a night in the town of Bethlehem, the King of the world was born. And in antiquity when a King or Emperor made an announcement, a herald, or “message bringer” would go out into the surrounding town declaring the news. And because Jesus was no ordinary King, his messengers were the very angels of heaven.
The gospel writer Luke records how this message of joy was delivered to a group of Bedouin shepherds.
Luke 2:10
The angel said to them, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Let us sing with Joy – let us tell the world that the Savior is born!
