Come

There's a song that has been on my heart. It truly means more today than any time ever sung. When the title of this song is spoken, it often invites giggles; people picture a campfire setting or kids holding hands singing this at Sunday School. Today, though, it carries a deep and reverent meaning.

The title?
Kumbaya.
In English it means, "Come by Here, My LORD."
Its simplicity in lyric and harmony does not diminish its deep meaning of salvation. I'm not referring only to the salvation that Christ has brought to us by giving His life. There is a daily salvation The LORD gives to those who call on His name - who say, "Come by here, dear LORD, come by here."
If I could add more lyrics to this renown song, it would be this: "Come live here, dear LORD, come live here. Oh LORD, come live here."

Come.

"I lift up my eyes to the hills- Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip -
He who watches over you will not slumber;
Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD watches over you
The LORD is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all harm -
He will watch over your life;
The LORD will watch over your coming and going
Both now and forevermore."
Psalm 121

Three things: Encouraging letters, music, and hope