Joseph’s Lullaby

Of course it is the Christmas season. Even for the more apathetic ones like me, we cannot miss the Christmas deco in supermarkets, book shops and boutiques. Neither can we miss the promos on radio and TV. The price bargains that come with the season are of course a blessing. My best part though is listening to Carols.

I am the kind of person who will listen to Carols in March without blinking an eyelid. If I love the song, kwani?

I have some favourites. Like Newsong’s Christmas Shoes. The first time I had that song on radio, my eyes misted. It is beautiful. The video too!

Then there is Stephen Curtis Chapman’s (I hope it’s by him) Christmas is all in the heart. Another song that makes you go wuuiye.

Last Christmas I was waiting to hear Joseph’s Lullaby by Mercy Me on radio but either I missed it or no one played it- I hadn’t yet discovered YouTube. Now I am just into it. Here is one YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=he9BdHNrXTs

They have an interesting way of looking at Christmas. You always thought Christmas was all about snow and holly (like we have either in Africa) and Santa and food and gifts.

I love the gifts part. And I appreciate the holiday. Other than that, I do not know.

Anyway, the song just makes us imagine what must have been running in Joseph’s (and Mary’s) minds as they lulled their Baby to sleep, as they watched Him grow…

I believe the glory of Heaven, is lying in my hands tonight
Lord I ask that He, for just this moment, simply be my child.

Hope you can catch the Christmas spirit this early.