It's in there somewhere

Although my favorite passage from the Bible is definitely Footprints, the story of the Little Drummer Boy is a close second. I think Jesus realy identified with the little drummer who was "a poor boy, too" considering that he smiled at the boy while he played. I also like to think of the ox and ass swaying back and forth, keeping time, while the percussive worshipper honored the newborn Savior. I think it's a shame that churches always magnify the role of the magi bringing gifts to Jesus but somehow always overlook the drummer boy. Shouldn't we all be a little more like the drummer boy, anyway? Sure, we can give expensive gifts to Jesus but what he really wants is heartfelt worship… even on a drum. I know if a pastor would preach their Christmas Eve sermon from this passage I would probably go to that service instead of driving around looking at Christmas lights.