Simple songs with a simple message and eternal consequences.
I was listening to Bing Crosby sing, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” It goes through a progression from seeing, then hearing, knowing and eventually saying. It never mentions the name of Jesus. It seems to be expected that you know what the star means, what the song says and who the Child is. Don’t assume that is true in today’s world.
There is no deep theology in this song. It is simply a message of sharing. Sharing the hope. Sharing the joy. Jesus put it a bit differently. He started with,
(Joh 9:5 KJV) As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.He is the light but the implication is that He would be leaving. So we see His words in Matthew,
(Mat 5:14 KJV) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.This is the context of also saying we are the salt of the earth. What it means is we are a presence which cannot be denied. We are the seasoning in the stew of life. Like the song, this does not involve deep theology. It means living a life that reflects the light and holiness of God. When the Holy Spirit has used your witness and other ingredients, He will lead people to start asking questions and then you can share what you know.
Embrace the hope, joy and peace of the incarnate Savior. Let it radiate from your face and your actions. Maybe this can be the year that revival breaks out because of Christmas carols.
homo unius libri
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