Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas everyone.
I just thought of sharing what I learnt this Christmas season. The thought or message that really striked me this season is the idea of God planning to proclaim the news of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. Imagine a prince being born in a royal family. Who would get the news first ? Probably the immediate royal family, maybe nobles and high-profile courtsmen. But when Jesus was born, God chose to share this news with the lowly shepherds. I mean who are these shepherds ? What are their strengths ? what degree do they have ? what office do they hold ? How influential are they in the society ? How impressive are they ? Are they cool people ? The answer to all these are Negative. Who gives a s*** about shepherds ? or put it other way, who gives a s*** about me ? God does. God surely does. He came for the meek and lowly sinner and not for the noble and esteemed people. How fortunate am I to know this savior who loves me just the way I am. I am baffled by the faithfulness of Jesus every single time. I have never stood a chance in many life situations and just by His Grace, He helps me sail through.
The song that touched me a lot this season is "O Holy Night"
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!