Tuesday, December 20
“Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child”
When I hear the song “Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child,” I can’t keep from clapping my hands in joy and excitement and praise. This spiritual describes Jesus as a baby, born in a manger, lowly, meek, and mild and says that this special baby Jesus brings new life, new hope, and new joy.
That is exactly the feeling I had when my two sons were born. I had waited in anticipation so long for their birth, and was excited when that happened. Each of those tiny babies brought me such joy and happiness that I wanted to share with everyone. They gave me new life, new hope, and new joy, just as Jesus does.
Jesus wants us to share that hope and joy with those we encounter in our lives. We should shout with joy and thanks to God for His Son Jesus, and sing, “Glory, glory, glory” to Him as the angels did in this song.
During the time of Advent, we are waiting and preparing for Jesus’ birth just as I waited and prepared for my sons’ birth. When Jesus’ birth finally comes, we are overjoyed and express our happiness and excitement as this song does.
I am singing my praise to the newborn King Jesus.
Joan Smith
Musician — Shelly Sapp