The ABCs of Christmas (Letters V and W)

We are almost to the end of the alphabet! 

V is for VISIT. 

After Jesus was born, He was visited by a group of Magi, or Wise Men, who wanted to see baby Jesus. The Bible records their story only in the book of Matthew. It says, “they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

Since they brought three gifts, many people believe there were 3 of them. We don’t really know how many Wise Men there were, but we DO know that they were overjoyed to be near Jesus. They had to travel so far to visit Him, but they were willing to search until they found Him. We have the privilege of being near Jesus every day in prayer and when we are spending time in God’s Word. Like the Wise Men, this should cause us to be full of joy too! 

W is for WHAT CHILD IS THIS? 

This Christmas Carol tells the story of the Gospel. Read the words, and remember with joy and thanksgiving that the Child born that Christmas morning came to save sinners like you and me!

What Child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Letters A - U