Joy and Strength (Christian life and music)

We are all familiar with the three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. One brought gold. The other, frankincense. And the other, myrrh. If you want to learn more about the symbolism of these gifts, you can read more  here. But I want to talk specifically about the gift of gold. What is the "gold" that we bring Him?  What is the most valuable thing that we possess?  Are we giving it, or them, to Jesus to show Him honor and respect? I think of worship.  When we worship the Lord, it is truly golden.  It is precious to Jesus.  When we worship with our whole hearts, it is even more priceless.  He is worthy of all praise, honor, glory, and worship.  So when we give Him what is due Him, we are bringing our best to Him.  It is costly because in the flesh, we are not prone to worship God at all.  So it costs us our "natural" inclinations.  It costs us time and attention.  It costs us focus.  Time is precious and valuable....

  The Christmas season is here!  Alleluia! I love, love, love Christmas music.  I never tire of it.  I start listening to it around Thanksgiving and let it play as I sing along throughout the holidays. This song, "The Baby King," is my contribution to the world of Christmas music.  It is about the Wise Men traveling to find Jesus and in finding Him, finding exactly what they were seeking:  God Himself born as a baby.  The Baby King. There, they worshiped and adored Him. Listen and be transported back to the time of wonder, awe, and worship.  Worship the Baby King and His miraculous, world-changing birth. May this Season find you worshiping Him always and focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.