The great song of
Christmas, Joy to the World was written by English hymn writer Isaac Watts. The song was first published in 1719. We’ve enjoyed singing this
song, let’s look at the Word that inspired it.
Psalm 98
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous
things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has
made his salvation known and revealed his
righteousness to the nations. 3 He has
remembered his love and his faithfulness
to Israel; all the ends of the earth
have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song
with music; 5 make music to the Lord with the harp, with
the harp and the sound of singing,6 with
trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— shout for joy before
the Lord, the King. 7 Let the sea resound, and
everything in it, the world, and all
who live in it. 8 Let the rivers
clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; 9 let them sing
before the Lord, for he comes to judge
the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples with equity.
Jesus came
2,000 years ago, and He is coming again!
Be wise
today and always – be ready for His return
