We are now fully into the Christmas season! This season is marked with special songs we often refer to as “carols”. One of those is the timeless hymn "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Its words call us to approach the birth of Jesus with awe and worship. The song draws us into the story of the shepherds, who, after hearing the angels’ announcement, left everything behind to find the newborn King.

The shepherds weren’t wealthy or influential. They were ordinary people, much like us, going about their lives when heaven broke through their mundane routine. The angels proclaimed a Savior’s birth and invited them to see Him for themselves. Their response was immediate. They came, they saw, and they adored.

Luke 2:16 says, “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.”

The song echoes that same invitation to us today: “Come and behold Him, born the King of angels.” This call isn’t just for the shepherds of long ago. It’s for anyone who desires to experience the joy and peace of knowing Jesus. Faithfulness, in this context, is not about perfection but about willingness, a heart ready to worship the Savior.

The beauty of this song lies in its simplicity. It reflects what Christmas is truly about: coming to Jesus, just as we are, to celebrate the gift of His presence. It reminds us that Jesus’ birth was a divine act of love, drawing people from all walks of life—shepherds, wise men, and now us—to the stable in Bethlehem.

As you sing these familiar words this Christmas, picture yourself among the faithful who have traveled spiritually to adore Jesus throughout history. He is still the King of angels, still the Savior of the world, and still inviting you to come and worship.

This Christmas, let the words of this classic song guide your heart. No matter where you are or what you’re facing, Jesus calls you to come, adore, and rest in His love. Will you answer that call today?

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