Annoying Carols? By Neville Buchanan


For the next two months, celebrative carols will be heard in most stores in America. Two thousand years ago the same thing happened just outside of Jerusalem. A large group of disciples started to chant: Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest (Luke 19:38)!

And as some get irritated by early Christmas carols, so to a group of Pharisees were upset at the spontaneous celebration that erupted around them. And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples (Luke 19:39).

How do you think Jesus responded? He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out” (Luke 19:39). Correspondingly, even though most Christians are silent over their love for Jesus, the huge stones that make up American Malls are shouting praises to Jesus.

Christian, are you telling your family about Jesus? This week a distant cousin responded to a simple WBS request I had sent out. What joy filled by soul! Why not use these next two months to get the message of Christ out? Simply sign up to WBS and share your direct link with all. Alternatively, study with me (neville-buchanan.worldbibleschool.org).