The first Christmas was a silent and holy night.
I’m familiar with silent nights. Because they track me down and schedule dates on my calendar. You see, I lose my voice about once a year, unable to squeak out a single word.
Laryngitis sets up residence in my vocal cords. But it’s never a good time.
Five years ago, silence struck with a job interview the next day. And it happened once with three speaking events coming up, the first in only three short days.
Still, I was rendered silent against my will. My voice takes short vacations without even asking me for permission to leave. The nerve!
Silent Night
Late into silent nights, I try every known home remedy. I sip on herbal tea with honey and fresh lemon. Under the canopy of a bath towel, my face hovers over steam rising up from the sink. Also, I pop throat drops in copious amounts.
It’s no secret, I’m fond of talking. Me and words are BFF’S. “Verbose” should be inscribed on my forehead or near my mouth. Rest assured of my family’s reaction to periods of silence: “Praise God!”
Yet, words in considerable number usually adhere to my wishes whenever I need them. But on silent nights, words fail me.
Have you ever fallen silent, unable to speak? Or, maybe something or someone left you speechless.
Holy Knight
Lyrics to the Christmas song, Silent Night, paint the setting of a holy night in history. The introduction of a baby to the world. A holy night for a Holy Knight.
Set your eyes on these definitions for knight:
- The rank given to a man of noble birth, for honorary military duty, or for services to his country (Google).
- “A defender, champion, or zealous upholder of a cause or principle” (The Free Dictionary Online).
The baby Jesus was of noble birth. Nobility inherited from His royal lineage and the God of the universe.
“I, Jesus…am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” Revelation 22:16 (ESV)
Further, God assigned His Son an honorary military duty that brought a notable silence into the world. The military meaning “to silence” indicates “to still enemy fire” (Dictionary.com).
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 (ESV)
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (ESV)
Born King, Knight, and spiritual Warrior, #Christ came to silence enemy fire with His work on the cross, an empty tomb, and His Word. #Christmas @FridayKaren Click To TweetAs the champion of righteousness, Christ triumphs over evil, the enemy, and all of Satan’s artillery in our life. And as Holy Knight, Jesus upholds the cause for holiness.
Jesus. Is. Our. Holy. Defender.
The baby #Jesus came with a purpose. A timely birth orchestrated for a timely death. But Christ was raised to life again. Hallelujah! #Christmas @FridayKaren Click To TweetHoly Night
Christmas celebrates the Savior. A silent and holy night. In momentary glimpses of His Holy presence on this earth, I’m rendered silent. Unable to squeak out a single word.
One day we shall see the Holy Knight face to face. In that moment, I will fall on my knees speechless before a matchless King.
And I’ll be at the mercy of His Holiness. When I am able to utter a sound, I will glorify the name of Jesus loud and clear.
Gloria in excelsis Deo, Latin for “Glory to God in the highest” (Wikipedia).
But until I see Jesus, wordy me will raise my voice for the One raised to give me life…the Knight who deserves all praise and honor.
Merry Christmas! Come let us adore Christ!
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I’ve always been impressed with the fact that John, the “beloved disciple,” fell on his face as dead when he saw the risen Christ in Revelation–as one hymn puts it, “lost in wonder, love, and praise.” “When I am able to utter a sound, I will glorify the name of Jesus loud and clear.” Love that and the various shades of “silent.” Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas!
Yes, beautiful image, Barbara. I’m sure we will experience something similar as John when face-to-face with our glorious Lord and Savior! Merry Christmas!
The complexity of roles Jesus filled in his incarnation has been one of the revelations of Christmas 2020 for me. Thank you for this richness!
I agree, Michele. There’s no better time to see “glimpses” of His gory and holiness!
Merry Christmas, Karen and Patricia! I hope your voice is strong this year as we sing the beautiful carols celebrating His coming.
Merry Christmas, Debbie! Thankful Jesus is our Holy Defender!
Merry, blessed Christmas to all. May a better year be ahead for all of us in Jesus’ loving care.
Merry Christmas, Ellen. No matter what the future holds, may we hold onto the Savior and cling to Him always!
I love this imagery of the knight. Another aspect to praise my king for. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Lauren. So glad as the champion of righteousness, Christ triumphs over evil, the enemy, and all of Satan’s artillery in our life. And as Holy Knight, Jesus upholds the cause for holiness.