Music and the Messiah - Day 10
Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Matthew 12:18-21
“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets; a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory; and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”
The Hope of Christmas – Matthew West
These days peace on Earth is hard to find
And I need you to remind me one more time
You're still the hope of Christmas
You're still the light when the world looks dark
You're still the hope of Christmas
And You're still the hope of my heart
Watch the snowflakes fallin' down
Like a blanket on this town
For a moment we can hardly see
The pain this year has brought us
May the sick find healing's touch
May hatred's fight be one with love
And may every heart make room for You
The one who came to save us
Cause you’re still the hope of Christmas
Jesus, you are not only the hope of Christmas. You are simply our only hope. Christmas is such a great reminder, though. You are still our light when the world is dark. You are peace when the world is chaotic. You are the answer to all of our confusion. So, in the middle of whatever is going on in each of my sisters' lives would you cause the words of this song to remind us all that you are our HOPE. Your hope doesn't disappoint. I pray the Christmas story reminds us of that truth all day long.
