A Christmas Greeting from Pastor Inghram

My fellow believers,

“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’” (Lk 2:10-11).

“Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!”

Every Christmastime we hear and sing Christmas hymns. There are probably more songs written for the Christmas season than any other time of the year. We not only hear these hymns in our churches, but also in stores, on the radio, television, and in other places and by various modes. These hymns are designed to honor the event that occurred in Bethlehem almost two millennia ago, the birth of the Christ Child. Of course, I am referring to religious or spiritual songs designated as hymns, not secular ones. Most of these hymns are based on a passage of Scripture. Some are more doctrinally accurate, but I believe that each writer was expressing his or her understanding of the passage and their spiritual belief. Sometimes the writer may have a different perspective of Scripture than we do, but most have the purpose of praising our Lord’s birth. 

I am thankful for the Christmas hymns and have grown to appreciate them more each year as they fill our consciousness with the thoughts of the miraculous birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We should never tire of hearing and singing Christmas hymns. They are designed to carry a message about Jesus Christ and to praise and honor Him. The Apostle Paul commands us to be filled with God the Holy Spirit, “speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord” (Eph 5:19). I do not know if Paul had a pleasant singing voice, but he understood the spiritual value of hymns and singing them privately as well as with other Christians. I encourage you to follow the guidance of the Apostle and sing and enjoy the Christmas hymns as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. I believe you will find them a source of great joy and, in doing so, you will glorify God.

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us’” (Matt 1:23).

“O come, all ye faithful, 
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, 
Born the King of angels!
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”

I pray that you have a joyful and meaningful celebration of Christ’s birth.

Dan Inghram

Pastor-Teacher
National Capital Bible Church

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