It is Christmas Eve eve. If you haven’t felt a sense of urgency from others, you haven’t been very observant. The stores are jam-packed. Traffic is terrific (and I don’t mean it the way it is in “Oh There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays”). People are rushing to get their last minute stuff done before Christmas. It’s pretty wild out there.

But as I sit in the quietness of my home, there isn’t much rushing. Oh there are things to do, but I find great joy in writing about the upcoming event. So I sit in stillness and write. I’m excited to be able to share once again about the celebration of Jesus’ birth and what it means to me.

The song I wish to share with you today is by Mercy Me, “God with Us.” The song begins by asking two questions. “Who are we?” “What do you see?” If we were to answer these questions, we’d note our unworthiness, unloveliness, unholiness and a few other similar words.  But God answered these questions by sending Jesus.

God saw great worth in His creation. We were on God’s mind from the beginning and He thought we were worth saving. Enough so that His plan for the redemption of mankind was set into motion 2000 years ago.

This song goes on to remind us some of what we’ve received because of God’s plan. Release. Freedom. A new song. Love. What wonderful gifts from our God.

But then the author urges us to give in return. But what can we give? A tiny offering…our own lives. It is nothing compared to what Jesus gave, but it is all we have. And that is exactly what God wants of you and me. He wants me. He wants you. That’s all.

So today as you read through these words and listen to the song, let’s remember the day and who it belongs to. Let’s recall the happenings all those years ago when a tiny baby was brought into this world. Let’s rejoice with the shepherds and angels. And then, let’s offer Jesus the gift of ourselves.

“God with Us”

Who are we
That You would be mindful of us
What do You see
That’s worth looking our way

We are free
In ways that we never should be
Sweet release from the grip of these chains

Like hinges straining from the weight,
My heart no longer can keep from singing

Chorus
All that is within me cries
For You alone be glorified
Emmanuel God with us
My heart sings a brand new song
The debt is paid
These chains are gone
Emmanuel God with us

Lord You know
Our hearts don’t deserve Your glory
Still You show
A love we cannot afford

Like hinges straining from the weight,
My heart no longer can keep from singing

Chorus

Such a tiny offering
Compared to Calvary
But nevertheless
We lay it at your feet.

Chorus

You can listen to Mercy Me sing this song by clicking here.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna