INTRO (2X)

VERSE 1

Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let Earth receive her King
Let ev'ry heart prepare
Him room
And Heaven and nature sing, and
Heaven and nature sing
And Heav'n, and Heav'n and
nature sing

REFRAIN 1 (2X)

VERSE 2

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods,
rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the
sounding joy
Repeat, re - peat the sounds in joy

REFRAIN 2 (2X)

VERSE 3

He rules the world with
truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His
righteousness
And wonders of His love, and
wonders of His love
And won - ders, wonders of His
love

TAG

And won - ders, wonders of His
love

OUTRO (4X)

Joy To The World - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]

"Joy to the World" by for KING & COUNTRY is a beautiful rendition of a classic hymn that echoes the sentiments of joy, celebration, and reverence for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we delve into the lyrics, we find a profound connection with the scriptures, particularly in the book of Luke 2:10-11, "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'"

The song begins with "Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let Earth receive her King." This mirrors the angel's proclamation in Luke, announcing the birth of Jesus, the King of Kings. The song invites us, just as the angel did, to prepare our hearts and make room for Him. It's a call to open ourselves to the transformative power of His love and grace.

The second verse, "Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ," resonates with the scripture in Psalms 96:1, "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth." It's a call to worship, to use our voices to express our joy and gratitude for the Savior's reign. The song and the scripture both remind us that our worship is a response to God's love and grace, a celebration of His sovereignty.

The final verse, "He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness," echoes the scripture in Isaiah 40:5, "And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together." The song and the scripture both affirm that God's rule is just and loving, and His glory is evident in His righteousness.

As we reflect on the lyrics of "Joy to the World" and its connection to the scriptures, we are reminded of the joyous proclamation of Christ's birth, the call to worship Him, and the affirmation of His righteous rule. It's a song that not only celebrates the birth of Jesus but also His enduring presence in our lives.

So, as we listen to this song, let's ponder this: How are we preparing room in our hearts for Jesus? How are we employing our songs, our words, our actions to celebrate His reign? And how are we recognizing and responding to His rule of truth, grace, and righteousness in our lives? Let's take this opportunity to reflect on these questions and deepen our understanding and appreciation of the joyous message of this song and the scriptures.