Bells

“And on that day there shall be inscribed on the bells of the horses, “Holy to the Lord.”  (Zach. 4:20)

The reason for the season reminders all around us

Christmas decorations, and their symbolism can remind us of the true reason for the season, Jesus. Even the sounds of Christmas can bring joy to your heart. When you hear the sound of jingle bells you can be reminded of the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace! When I hear Christmas bells, my mind returns to a familiar Christmas carol with a powerful message of peace on earth goodwill to men.

Christmas Bells

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” is a Christmas carol based on the 1863 poem “Christmas Bells” by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The song tells of the narrator hearing Christmas bells during the American Civil War but despairing that “hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men”. After much anguish and despondency, the carol concludes with the bells ringing out with resolution that “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep” and that there will ultimately be “...peace on earth, good will to men.” 

Therefore

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14) 

“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” (Luke 2:20 ESV)