In the midst of describing the end of time (at least the end of earthly time), Revelation 12:5 says that Israel would give birth to a son who would rule all the nations. This son, this one small child, would be savior to the world. Kings known as magi would bow before this small child. So would the world. These kings would bring gifts of gold and incense. This one small child would bring life to all.
This child is Jesus.
The gospel of Luke describes a sky filled with angels singing their praise that Jesus was born. Glory to God in the highest! Their song marked the moment for all of time.
Revelation 12:5 noted above describes Jesus' birth. The latter half of it his death... the child was snatched up to God and to his throne. Revelation 12 thru 18 goes on to describe the end of the world, the great tribulation period. And marks the end of this great period of tribulation? Worship! In Revelation 19:1-8, the followers of Jesus worship. The one small child. Their song marks the moment for all time.
As Christmas draws close, consider the lyrics in the songs you hear. Consider what they mean to you. Consider how they mark the moment. Consider how you can use them to worship the one small child.
worship Him 24/7...
scott
Below is a recording of One Small Child by Rebecca St James. Enjoy!
One small child in a land of a thousand
One small dream of a savior tonight
One small hand reaching out to the starlight
One small savior of life
One king bringing his gold and riches
One king ruling and army of might
One king kneeling with incense and candlelight
One king bringing us life
See Him lying, a cradle beneath Him
See Him smiling in the stall
See His mother praising the Father
See His tiny eyelids fall
See the shepherds kneeling before Him
See the kings on bended knee
See the mother praising the Father
See the blessed infant sleep
One small light from the flame of a candle
One small light from a city of might
One small light from the stars in the endless night
One small savior of life