‘Joy to the World’: You may not realize that your favorite Christmas carol was based on the 98th Psalm and wasn’t intended to be sung on the holiday.
the four weeks that precede Christmas. Historically, this time has been devoted to reflection, longing, and even lament as we assess both the state of our own hearts and world around us. It is time to prepare for the coming of the Savior by remembering why we need a savior in the first place. Because of this, Advent is also a time that Christians look forward to the day when the baby in the manger will finally make all things right.Over the years, traditions have changed and adapted.
Even though the psalmist uses decidedly poetic language , the reason for the earth’s joy is clear. The earth praises the king of creation because he is a good and just king. He rules"in righteousness and the peoples with equity" .
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