O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

These words have been sung since 1847 and I’ve been singing them myself for 32 years (well, a few less than that, anyway). While singing them at the church Christmas party a couple weeks ago one phrase stuck out to me that never had before.

“Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth”

The birth of Jesus sends an undeniable message about the love that God has for us. Knowing that Jesus gave up the comforts and privileges of heaven to come to earth speaks multitudes about our Heavenly Father. It tells the story of worth and value. To Him we mean so much that He gave us everything for us. The story of His coming really does remind us of our worth to HIM! Now that’s worthy of worship!