I have had one song for my season-greetings the last few years, and since I like it that way, I will have one this year too. This years Christmas song is one which speaks clearly about the reason I celebrate Christmas. Namely the mystery that is the incarnation. God becoming human. As John puts it.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. – John 1:1-2,14
That is why. Mark Lowry puts it this way in his song.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you.
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God.
The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again.
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb.
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding is the great I am.
With it, I wish you all a nice Christmas. Here it is, performed by Kutless.