Love And The Outcome - The Wonder of Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Kids playing 'round the tree
Hot chocolate nativity
Reading 'bout the starry night
The shepherds and the sheep
A Baby in a manger
Then my boy looks up at me
Help me understand one thing
He's just a kid but He's a king
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
Heaven's love the holy One
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
He left His throne to come to us
The wonder of Christmas
The wonder the wonder
Candles low everyone's asleep
Toys to wrap just let 'em be
Taking in the moments
How sweet it was to see
Them talking about Jesus
Full of curiosity
The words I've heard at least a million times
I see it now through their eyes
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
Heaven's love the holy One
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
He left His throne to come to us
The wonder of Christmas
The wonder the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
The wonder the wonder
How wondrous that God is with us
Always with us
How wondrous that God is with us
Always with us
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
This is the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
The wonder the wonder
The wonder of Christmas
The wonder the wonder
God is with us
Video
Love & The Outcome - The Wonder Of Christmas (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
The official music video for Love And The Outcome’s "The Wonder of Christmas" arrived on November 10, 2022, offering a poignant invitation to reflect on the true heart of the holiday season. This song isn't just another festive tune; it's a profound narrative that peels back the layers of tradition to reveal the miraculous core of Christ's birth, seen through the innocent yet piercing eyes of a child.
The song’s story unfolds with familiar Christmas scenes: "Kids playing 'round the tree," the warmth of "Hot chocolate nativity," and the timeless act of "Reading 'bout the starry night." These vivid images set a relatable scene before introducing the pivotal moment—a child’s simple, yet deeply theological question: "He's just a kid but He's a king." This childlike query serves as the song's spiritual anchor, encapsulating the profound paradox of the Incarnation. It challenges the conventional understanding, forcing a deeper consideration of how a vulnerable infant could simultaneously embody divine sovereignty. This tension between humility and majesty is a central theme in Scripture, perfectly captured by Isaiah 9:6, which declares the coming child to be both a son and "Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." The child’s unblemished curiosity strips away adult assumptions, opening a fresh pathway to truth.
This moment of childlike questioning transforms the parent’s perspective, as expressed in the reflection, "The words I've heard at least a million times / I see it now through their eyes." This revelation speaks to a powerful spiritual renewal, illustrating how a pure, unadulterated view can reawaken profound truths that have become routine. It echoes the wisdom of Jesus in Matthew 18:3, where he states, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." The song suggests that a child’s directness and wonder can lead adults back to the core miracle of their faith, reminding them that the most profound truths are often the simplest ones.
The chorus then articulates the song's central message: "This is the wonder / The wonder of Christmas / Heaven's love the holy One / He left His throne to come to us." This declaration is the theological heartbeat of the song, celebrating not just a historical event but the ultimate act of divine love and sacrifice. It directly points to the humility and self-emptying of Christ, as described in Philippians 2:6-8, where Jesus, "being in very nature God... made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." The song beautifully distills this complex theological concept into an accessible and moving statement, emphasizing the boundless love that compelled the Creator to enter His creation in such a vulnerable form.
The bridge further cements this message, repeating, "How wondrous that God is with us / Always with us." This powerful affirmation encapsulates the meaning of "Emmanuel," fulfilling prophecies like Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, which foretold that the Messiah would be called "God with us." It’s a profound comfort and assurance, reminding everyone that the birth of Jesus signifies God’s deliberate and intimate presence in human history, offering hope, companionship, and constant devotion. "The Wonder of Christmas" gently guides us beyond the commercial trappings to genuinely contemplate the astounding incarnation—a powerful call to rediscover the beauty and deep truth of God's love made manifest in Christ, who came from heaven, humble yet divine, bringing salvation and abiding presence.