The Little Drummer Boy
We were watching one of those always predictable Hallmark holiday movies the other day, and the main characters were expressing frustration with some of the Christmas traditions – especially the Little Drummer Boy song. They laughed at the repetitive drum-drumming and one of them asked “What’s that song about anyway?” “Who knows” the other person responded.
Well I say, if you don’t know what that song is about, you don’t understand what Christmas is about!
To me The Little Drummer Boy Song is the essence of the story of Christmas. Just try humming along with the song and think about these words:
“Come, they told me … the newborn king to see.”
Look! The infinite God has taken on our humanity. The baby in the manger is the king who has come to save the world.
“Our precious gifts we bring”
The world encourages great ceremony and expensive gifts for a king.
“I am a poor boy too …
But we relate to the humbleness of Jesus’ birth.
“I have no gifts … fit to give a king”
How often do we question our own worth – our own ability to give or do anything consequential enough to please God or have any effect on the world.
“Shall I play for you”
We just need to use our own individual talents and abilities.
“Mary nodded … the ox and lamb kept time”
Even with the most humble of talents we can make the world a happier and better place!
“I played my Best for him … then he smiled at me”
Like our parents tried to teach us so long ago, all God really asks is that we do our best.
My hope and prayer is that this year, when we hear those “rum a tum tums”, we will think about how we can save a little part of this world.
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyful and Dynamic New Year!
