For a couple of years now, this song brings me to the floor. I find myself meditating on the words and imagining the manger scene with the bright star shining through the roof onto my Saviour.
A poor boy, shyly approaching the manger with no gifts to bring, unsure if he’s even welcomed. That poor drummer boy would never be welcomed to a throne room would he? With no gifts? Forget it! If it was any other King or royalty, he would be tossed out, scoffed at and ridiculed. I feel that we all should fall to our knees at this thought. A king welcoming a poor, little drummer boy.
Mary nods her head at the drummer, inviting him to play a song for her new baby. The baby smiles at him. The King welcomed the lowly boy with a smile. The drummer boy then played his BEST to honour Him.
Wow! Wow! Wow!
I should be bringing my BEST to Jesus daily. To honour him with my BEST. With all that I have- even if it is just these tired hands that are busy raising two children and sometimes forgetting why I am still breathing. His undeserved grace and amazing, unconditional love is why I am breathing.
This time of year is the most special for me because I am reminded of my Gods love for me. Sending His son with one purpose. No matter where I am at in my faith walk, I am welcome to kneel beside the manger and give my best. Even if my best at the time is not much. The birth of my Saviour. How JOYOUS!!! No wonder the Angels were singing on the night of his birth.
I sometimes (more like all the time) get so caught up with the other “stuff” that Christmas offers. I stress about the gifts to get for my kids or making sure we don’t miss out on any of the events so that we can maintain “tradition”. The pictures with Santa, craft fairs and light ups to name a few. All of these things are fun things that should be enjoyed! But I sometimes find myself feeling down and sad when it’s all done. And I wonder why!?? Christmas should be happy! As soon as I steer away from the truth behind Christmas- the birth of my saviour, I become empty.
This song has touched my heart so strongly over the past couple of years that I hope you can hear and understand the symbol of the drummer boys approach to the manger. With vulnerability, honour and respect- he played his Best for the King.
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