Silent Night, Holy Night (stanza 1)
Silent Night, Holy Night
All is Calm, All is Bright
Roun yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
I am sure that silent nights are as rare for your family as they are for ours. We tend to fill our lives with idle noise, while not taking time out to be quiet and listen for God to speak to us. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the rush of our daily routines and miss His voice, the most important voice of all. On that very first Silent and Holy night, God spoke to us all. Just as the bright star in the sky led the wisemen and shepherds to find Jesus’ manger, today we can also look to our right star, Jesus, and find our Savior once again.
As we picture baby Jesus lying in the manger, we can imagine him sleeping so peacefully. He was surrounded by his loving mother and father, without a care in the world. We, too, can look to our Loving Father for that kind of security. God promises us heavenly peace. He gives us the freedom from all turmoil as long as we submit it all to him. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God,” and to “Give ear and hear my voice; listen and hear my words.” This Advent season, let us slow down, spend some quiet time with God, reflect, and thank God for the most precious gift of all.
Loving God, thank you for sending your Son. Help us to slow down and remember what that means for us as Christians. We thank you for the heavenly peace that you have given us. Be with us as we go out into your world and share that love, peace, and hope with others. Amen.
Amy Stone
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