He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors. – Luke 1:54-55
With these two verses Mary brings her song to a close. In these final verses Mary sings about God helping, remembering and holding true to his promises. With these words Mary completes her song of praise to the Lord.
Mary’s song is the first Christmas song ever sung. Mary’s song is an important part of the Christmas story and today songs still play an important part in the celebration of Christmas. Just think what Christmas would be like without Christmas music. It just wouldn’t seem like Christmas. The Christmas songs help us to do the same things that Mary sang about. Christmas songs help us to remember the birth of Christ and how God fulfilled his promises by sending his Son into the world. This Christmas as you listen and sing the Christmas songs use them, like Mary did, to praise the Lord.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for the gift of music. Help me to use this gift to praise you for the most wonderful gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Faith Tip: As you are shopping, listening to the radio, or whenever you hear a Christmas song being played or sung, listen to the words and remember the reason we celebrate Christmas.
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