Four Christmas Songs
Four ancient songs run through the Christmas story. Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon each sing as they encounter the God who kept His promises. Mary praises a Saviour who sees the vulnerable and reverses human fortunes. Zechariah, silent for nine months, opens his mouth to bless the King from David's line who defeats sin and brings His people near without fear. Old Simeon holds the infant Jesus and finds peace, because this child will live perfectly and die in the place of sinners. Each song answers the same question: how do you face uncertainty, waiting, and death with genuine peace? The answer, every time, is Jesus and what He has done.
Facing pregnancy and the prospect of public scorn, Mary praises the God who sees her need, keeps His promises, and sends Jesus in mercy.
Nine mute months end as Zechariah blesses God’s promised King. He defeats sin, forgives His people, and shines bright light into death’s shadow.
Holding the infant Jesus, Simeon can face death in peace because this sinless child will suffer and die to save sinners from condemnation.