Come. Come to the manger. Bring to the Christ Child whatever you have in your hand.The little drummer boy, of the well known Christmas song, doesn't appear in the Bible. But in the song, he wants to do something for Jesus. He realizes that the drum in his hand might be used to soothe the newborn baby. Could he have heard these Old Testament passages at the synagogue exhorting us to use what we have to glorify God?
Exodus 4:2 (NLT)
The Lord asked him, “What is that in your hand?”“A shepherd’s staff,” Moses replied.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.
Listen with me as Jars of Clay sings "The Little Drummer Boy."
Come, they told me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
A newborn king to see (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Our finest gifts we bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
To lay before the king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
So, to honor Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
When we come
Come. And whatever you find in your hand, honor Him with it. And do it with all your might.
