The Happy Morn
The sermon highlights the significance of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into the world, and its impact on humanity.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound significance of the Incarnation, urging believers to reflect the joy and light of Christ in their lives. He highlights the beauty of Jesus' coming into the world, as celebrated by John Milton, and calls for a genuine expression of faith that resonates with the world. Tozer encourages Christians to honor Christ with their worship and to share the joy of His presence, reminding them that the light of the world is indeed Jesus.
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When we sing, "The Light of the world is Jesus," there should be a glow on our faces that would make the world believe indeed that we really mean it! The Incarnation meant something vast and beautiful for John Milton-and he celebrated the coming of Jesus into the world with one of the most beautiful and moving expressions ever written by a man: This is the month, and this the happy morn, Wherein the Son of Heaven's eternal King, Of wedded maid, and Virgin mother born, Our great redemption from above did bring.
That glorious form, that Light insufferable, And that far-beaming blaze of majesty, He laid aside, and here with us to be, Forsook the courts of everlasting Day, And chose with us a darksome house of mortal clay.
Oh! run; prevent them with thy humble ode, And lay it lowly at His blessed feet, Have thou the honor first thy Lord to greet And join thy voices with the Angel quire, From out His secret altar touched with hallowed fire!
Sermon Outline
- The Incarnation and Its Significance
- The Incarnation's impact on John Milton
- The Incarnation's impact on humanity
Key Quotes
“This is the month, and this the happy morn, Wherein the Son of Heaven's eternal King, Of wedded maid, and Virgin mother born, Our great redemption from above did bring.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should celebrate the Incarnation with humility and gratitude, recognizing its significance and impact on our lives.
- We should strive to connect with God on a personal level, just as Jesus did through the Incarnation.
- We should reflect on the Incarnation's impact on our lives and how it has brought us redemption and salvation.