I enjoy listening to Christmas music and I also enjoy finding new Christmas songs that touch my heart. Today’s musical musing is about such a song.

I heard this tune on a Christmas album I rarely listen to. But when I heard and listened to these words, I couldn’t believe I’ve missed this one. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band got the message. They wrote a beautiful song about the message. And today I share God’s Message through their songwriting.

I am not sure, but had I been alive when Jesus was born, I would have been skeptical at the birth. I would have heard the stories of the Messiah. The Prince of Peace. How the government would be on His shoulders. That He would reign on David’s throne. And how His kingdom would uphold and establish justice.

I may have overlooked a few important words in that passage however. “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given.” (Isaiah 9:6 – NIV) Perhaps I wouldn’t have been looking for a child. A babe. I may have been seeking a King to overthrow all those who had been oppressive to my countrymen.

And I, too, would have missed the Message.

However, I live on this side of the cross. I understand the Message that God shared all those years ago. That because of His great love for us, He sent His Son Jesus to the world as the Messiah.

And the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band got the same message.

“Love Has Brought Him Here”

In the crowded streets of this desert town
I’ve heard the rumor going ’round
But it doesn’t seem the time or place
For a Savior child to bring His grace
There’s too much trouble, greed and tears
Who could greet Him, conscience clear?
And who among us would believe
Till the trumpets sound His song
That the promised one has come

Then a star came out and the cattle low
And the street turned bright with a manger’s glow
I thought I heard the message clear that love has brought Him here

Who are these people, peasant poor
Who sit inside the stable door
Where is the sense in such a choice
What have we waited for
Seems a King should have much more

Then the star turned bright and the mother smiled
At this gift of life her precious child
I saw right then the message clear that love has brought Him here

Then the star came out and the cattle low
And the street shone bright with a manger’s glow
And this old world will one day know the love that’s brought Him here
The love that’s brought Him here
The love that’s brought Him here[i]

I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to this song by clicking here.

I pray that as you continue through this Christmas season that you will take the time to understand the love that God has for you. You and I are the reason Jesus came to this world. To show us God’s love.

Merry Christmas!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna