Am I crazy for singing Christmas songs in October?

It's October, and I'm singing Christmas songs in my office. Is that wrong? Why would some think that is weird or strange? For years, I placed Christmas music in a storage spot in my heart until December arrived. I never thought of the songs or even the premise of them until we sang them in church. Back in August, I was privileged to listen to a live T.V. taping of Chris Tomlin's Christmas album that has already arrived. During that evening, my soul was swept away with songs that celebrated the arrival of the promised Messiah. It was tough to go to bed that night, for it was 90 degrees...and I wanted Christmas. If you haven't purchased his new Christmas album, you need to. It is deeply worshipful and Christ-centered.

This morning, I arrived to my office, lit a candle, got a cup of coffee, and listened to the Christmas album. Song after song celebrated and worshiped the God of this world for His grace found in a manger. Several thoughts came to my mind as I was listening. Only one thought made sense. This thought, if you permit me, I'd like to share with you.

Thought: Could we incorporate Christmas music into our church worship gatherings?

Reason: Christmas music highlights (at least, Biblical Christmas music) the arrival of the Promised Savior. When we gather on Sunday mornings, we gather because of the celebration of the Lord's Day. The early church began worshipping on Sundays out of remembrance and joy for the empty tomb (read John 20 to get the whole scene). When we gather, we normally and sadly sing songs for ourselves...or for parts of God's character. When Easter arrives, we sing songs only focusing on the cross. I would submit to you the necessity to sing and boast in the cross every Sunday...not just during Easter season. On the same note, I would propose the idea that we should take the stance for Christmas music as well! If we celebrate ONLY His victory over death and resurrection...do we miss some joy in leaving out the arrival of God's faithfulness? He was born. HE ARRIVED. 400 years of a mysterious gap...and then BOOM, the Savior gloriously arrives in the world! However, to only sing of this foundational joy in 1 month of the year, we could lose the sweet aroma of God's faithfulness. If we are to savor the supreme worth of Christ as a church (This is the bedrock of John Piper's theology), then it would make sense to incorporate songs of His arrival WITH songs of His departure to glory.

Just something to think about today. I may be strange or crazy...but I'm going to sing Christmas songs today. HE ARRIVED. HALLELUJAH! Let's rejoice and sing of God's faithfulness together. I close with one of my favorite hymns of this glorious truth. Enjoy.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing - written by Charles Wesley

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"