The 2nd Song of Christmas

Emmanuel
Michael W. Smith, “A Christmas Collection”

Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Wonderful Counselor
Lord of Life, Lord of All
He is the Prince of Peace,
Mighty God, Holy One
Emmanuel, Emmanuel

A very simple song...not one that will make you cry or yearn for snow or hot cocoa, or remind you of Burl Ives or Bing Crosby. No sentiments about jingle bells, Santa Claus, sleigh rides, or chestnuts roasting on an open fire. No references to silent nights, mangers, little towns, drummer boys or wise men. Just a simple description of God’s Son.

The Christ is the Wonderful Counselor, the Lord of Life, the Lord of all, the Prince of Peace, the Mighty God, the Holy One. But what makes this simple song so powerful is the single one word description, Emmanuel. What makes it so powerful is its definition – “God with us.” Jesus is not just all of those wonderful things described in the song, He is all those things along side of each of us.

What LOVE!

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 (KJV)