And the Angels Were Silent

The end of the year has come again, all too soon. Yet, around us are the sights and sounds of Christmas. One cannot but be overcome with the awe and joy of this wonderful holiday. For many, this will be a bittersweet experience, remembering loved ones not present to rejoice in the physical realm, but are very much here in heart, mind and memory. In regards to those who have passed on into the heavenly places, we can at least be assured that they will be celebrating Christmas in the very Presence of the Savior, Himself, this year. Can one imagine the beauty and grandeur of hearing the hosts of heaven proclaiming their praises firsthand with their songs echoing throughout all eternity and space? Then, to be able to join one’s voice with all of the voices of those who have believed in Him throughout the ages to adore Him who came as a babe to die for His people that their sins would be forgiven, that they should be called the children of Almighty God? It is almost a thought too great for words.

But alas, words are what we are given in order to share our thoughts and the contemplations of our hearts. So, this Christmas and for the approaching New Year, I give you the following compilation of words for you as a gift. May they be to you as a means of meditation and reflection. May they draw you into a deeper place between you and our Lord. May they result in a greater celebration of His coming to us all in this celebration we call Christmas.

And the Angels Were Silent

by Dr. Chris King

September 14, 2012

Before there was time and creation began,

Before there was a universe or the discussion of man,

God in Three was in fellowship with Himself

And to all three Persons, all was well.

In His glory He created forms of music and light,

Spirit beings who would bring Him great delight.

They would sing and fly about His throne.

Now, though never lonely, He was never alone.

Their song of His greatness continued with no pause from above.

They sang of His holiness, His justice, His love

Unabated, undaunted by even fellow angels who rebelled

Their melodies rang out in the heavenlies, never quelled.

But in time one thing God in Three brought to be.

The Father called the Son to the Throne for all to see.

He sent Him to earth in the form of a man

To be born of a woman and to die at evil hands.

Hearing this, the singing spirits, who sang always, lost voice

Amazed and astounded at the Father’s heartrending choice

To sacrifice His Son for sinners among the human race,

The lesser ones of creation before the Father’s face.

Yet, even as the holy angels in silence before the Father stood,

God shared with them His plan of salvation for sinner’s good.

Once the angels heard the entirety of what God through the Son required

The spirit beings’ song returned more joyously, more hopefully inspired.

The angels now asked the Lord for opportunity to share

In this the great Incarnation taking place on earth down there.

So, God arranged for them to take the good news of His Son

To shepherds in the fields abiding so they might declare to everyone

That the Son of God has come to earth to set the sinner free

From the very sin that keeps us from the life God has for you and me.

When we see all that God has done for us to show to us His love,

We will all be awed in silence like the angels up above.

　

May you and yours be blessed with a most joyous Christmas and the best year ahead of service and praise in His Presence that you have ever experienced.

From our family to yours in all sincerity,

Dr. Chris King