Joy to the World

Isaac Watts, the great hymn writer, who also wrote 'When I survey the Wondrous Cross' penned the famous Christmas Eve hymn. You remember it right....

Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her king.

Let every heart prepare him room and heaven and nature sing.

What's interesting about this hymn is that it was not originally intended for Christmas, but more for the Second Coming of Christ. This is what Advent is - a preparing. We not only prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, but we prepare to receive Him as returning King . Advent is a good season to prepare for both honestly. Is there room in your heart? Jesus said to be ready and to keep watch. Be prepared. He desire to come to you, and He is coming again. When we sing this hymn with lit candles celebrating the birth of Christ, remember the hymn writer wants to turn our attention to when Christ returns. Amen.