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When you think about Christmas, what is the song that is the soundtrack for this season of your life? Maybe it’s Joy to the World, O Holy Night, or White Christmas. But have you ever thought about the very first Christmas song that was ever sung?
A lot of us would probably think it’s Hark! The Herald Angels Sing from Luke 2:14. But that wasn’t the first Christmas song. The first Christmas song actually came nine months before that – it was Mary’s song.
This time of year isn’t the same for everyone. There are many who struggle with the holidays and many who may be coming out of a season of suffering. Today on Fearless, I’m taking a look at Mary’s story. I hope it is a reminder that, despite what we have going on, we are to be like Mary and praise God despite our worldly circumstances.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCED
- Luke 2:14
- Luke 1:46-55
- John 1
- Luke 1:38
- Proverbs 3:6
- Luke 1:30
- Matthew 20:28
- Luke 2:33
- Isaiah 58:11
- Psalm 150:6
- 2 Samuel 22:50
- Matthew 12:34
- Daniel 11:32
- Ephesians 2:14
GOING FARTHER
- Cornerstone Chapel https://cornerstonechapel.net/
- 12 Days of Christmas Devotional from Cornerstone Chapel
- Will Graham’s Christmas Special: Peace on Earth https://billygraham.org/story/will-grahams-christmas-special-puts-focus-on-prince-of-peace/
- Cissie Graham Lynch’s Christmas Devotional: Born to You This Day
- Will Graham’s Advent Devotional: In the Presence of the King
HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH
- BGEA’s online tools: https://billygraham.org/grow-your-faith/how-to-share-your-faith/tools/
- Church Finder: https://churches.goingfarther.net/
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line – 888-388-2683, or online: https://lp.billygraham.org/coronavirus-call-line/
BACKLINKS TO PAST RELEVANT EPISODES
- Episode 148: Don’t Let Yesterday’s Nostalgia Rob You of Today’s Blessings
- Episode 113: Don’t Rush Through Christmas—4 Lessons to Help Refocus
- Episode 89: Do You Believe in Santa?
- Episode 37: Do Not Be Afraid – A Christmas Message
WEBSITES
- Billy Graham Evangelistic Association – https://billygraham.org/
- Billy Graham Radio – https://billygrahamradio.org
- Decision Magazine – https://decisionmagazine.com/
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