The Little Drummer Boy
As
we near the holiday season my heart beats with excitement. It will be
my second Christmas celebrating with my wonderful husband and our first
Christmas with our baby girl. I can't wait for her to experience the
lights, the family gatherings, the music, and the familiar joy that
fills the hearts of all those near and far. This year particularly, I
think of the popular Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy." Though
this song is a fictional depiction of a drummer boy appearing at the
birth of Jesus to worship and adore him with his drum, I think it holds a
great example for us this time of year!
Here
we have a poor little drummer boy who has heard of the birth of the Lord
Jesus. He is called a newborn King in this song. Everyone is laying
down their gifts for this newborn King...except the little drummer boy.
He has nothing of monetary value to give. Instead he gives the only
thing he has to offer, a song on his drum. It says that he played it for
the baby Jesus who smiles at him.
What a
heart warming picture of how the Lord looks at us. We have absolutely
nothing of monetary value to offer Him. He is King of the world, Lord of
all! He has everything. But when we give Him our hearts it brings a
smile to His face. He wants so much for us to be a part of His family
and when we give Him our hearts and lives to use then we become one of
His adopted children!
You see this picture of
the little drummer boy can be a reminder to us not only of giving our
hearts to Jesus but also that this season is not about the physical
gifts we have to offer. Its about blessing others with our presence, our
love, our joy. And its those gifts we should not only be ready and
willing to give this time of year but at all times of the year.
So
next time you see Christmas lights outside someone's home, remember
that little drummer boy and the light inside of him that made him want
to give of Himself to bless the newborn King. My prayer is that this
touches you in a new way and brings the true meaning of Christmas out
for you as it has for me so many times. God bless and have a very Merry
Christmas!
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