Modern Christmas carols II – ‘How Many Kings’

If you don’t listen to Christian Radio, you probably have never heard this song. It’s relatively new and it’s not a classic yet. But it’s one of those that makes you stop and think. It’s not your traditional “Hark” song. But it addresses why a King would be born in a stable.

Follow the star to a place unexpected
Would you believe, after all we’ve projected,
A child in a manger?
Lowly and small, the weakest of all
Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl – just a child
Is this who we’ve waited for? ’cause…

Christmas nativity a King born in a stable

How many kings step down from their thrones?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats have become the least for me?
And how many gods have poured out their hearts
To romance a world that is torn all apart
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

Bringing our gifts for the newborn Savior
All that we have, whether costly or meek
Because we believe.
Gold for his honor, and frankincense for his pleasure
And myrrh for the cross he will suffer
Do you believe?
Is this who we’ve waited for?

How many kings step down from their thrones?
How many lords have abandoned their homes?
How many greats have become the least for me?
And how many gods have poured out their hearts
To romance a world that is torn all apart
How many fathers gave up their sons for me?

Only one did that for me.

All for me…
All for you…

“How many fathers gave up their sons for me?” The answer is only one.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him…”
~ John 3:16-17

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
~ 1 John 4:8-10

Seek Jesus this Christmas!

If you’re not 100% confident that you’ve got your ticket to heaven, pray this prayer right now:

“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”

Next Steps in Your New Walk with Jesus…

Start reading the Bible daily to get to know God. If you don’t have one, I recommend the YouVersion, Bible.app and Through the Word app — both are free and have a lot of great Bible studies.
Pray every day. Talk to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you daily.
Find and join a Bible-believing church — preferably a non-denominational one and be baptized!