Make Some Noise!

Juke boxes are on my official list of annoying things!  I was enjoying some self-declared "Mrs Beverly" time at a local restaurant and had just commented to the waitress how quiet and peaceful the place was when the thunderous sound of Hank Williams Jr. invaded the room.  Of course, it didn't end with one song -- it only got worse!

The Old Testament Prophet Isaiah was quite a noise-maker in his day!  One of the things he declared to the people was the coming of The Messiah: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)  We sing "Silent Night," but I suspect Bethlehem was anything but silent! Aside from the huge numbers of people in town for the census, I imagine the angels made some real noise!  I cannot imagine Heaven's choir singing softly or [actually] holding anything back; they most likely couldn’t contain themselves because they knew well Who had just arrived to earth. Isaiah, the angels, the shepherds all trumpeted the Good News of Jesus’ Birth so why do we have such trouble telling It?  It's time to make some noise!  Share His Story with someone!