Little Drummer Boy – Matt. 2:11 – Give God Your Best

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred fifty-fifth inspirational message dated Sunday, December 8th, 2019. The title of this message is “Little Drummer Boy – Matt. 2:11 – Give God Your Best”.

The first three words of the title are also the name of the above high-energy and powerfully performed song/video, “Little Drummer Boy” as performed by the Australian Christian duo “for KING & COUNTRY”.  “For KING & COUNTRY” are two brothers named Joel and Luke Smallbone – who make up the duo. On December 3rd, 2019, “for KING & COUNTRY” performed on television for ABC’s CMA Country Christmas and they “rocked the house”! I recently saw the YouTube video and I wanted to share it with you – with a message about “The Little Drummer Boy”.

The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Matthew - the eleventh verse of the second chapter:

Matthew 2:11

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹¹ And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

 In this message, I would like to share how there is a similar “theme” in the “popular Christmas animated TV special, “The Little Drummer Boy” and of “us giving God our BEST!”

The above Bible verse is surrounded by supporting scriptures from Matthew 2:1-12 – which tell of the story of the “Magi” (or “The Three Wiseman” aka “The Three Kings”.) Below is the biblical text:

Matthew 2:1-12:

Wise Men from the East

2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

³ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. ⁴ And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

⁵ So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

⁶ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;
For out of you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

⁷ Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. ⁸ And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.”

⁹ When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. ¹⁰ When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. ¹¹ And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

¹² Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

 
“The Little Drummer Boy” is an animated television special shown on TV annually around Christmas-time. (It was first televised on December 19^th, 1968). I remember being a little girl, enjoying “The Little Drummer Boy” each time it came on – it was one of my favorite Christmas shows. It tells of a little Jewish boy named Aaron who finds enjoyment in only playing his drum. (His drum was a gift given to him by his parents for his birthday). Unfortunately, one night, desert bandits break into his home, steal all the livestock, kill his parents and burn down his house. Aaron is left alone – except for his animal friends: a donkey (named “Samson”), a camel (named “Joshua”) and a lamb (named “Baba”). Because of this tragedy, Aaron hates all humanity and he has to become a part of a traveling caravan – who force him to “play” his drum while his pet animals “dance” to his playing. As they are traveling – they are approached by the “Magi” – (The Three Kings) who state that they are searching for the bright star to lead them to the New Born King (Baby Jesus). The Three Kings are bearing gifts to present to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Soon after, Aaron’s lamb, “Baba” – gets hit by a Roman chariot and lies dying. Aaron asks the “Magi” to help. The Three Kings suggest that maybe the New Born King (Baby Jesus) could heal the lamb. Miraculously, after Aaron plays for Baby Jesus – his lamb, “Baba” is healed and Aaron feels kindness again towards humanity.

The following lyrics of “The Little Drummer Boy” tell the story (and of what Aaron says) – when Aaron finds himself before Baby Jesus:

Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

A new born King to see
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

Our finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

To lay before the King
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,

 

So to honor Him
Pa rum pum pum pum

When we come

 Little baby
Pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

I have no gift to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give the King
Pa rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum,
Rum pum pum pum

 

Shall I play for You?
Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum?

Mary nodded
Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time
Pa rum pum pum pum

 

I played my drum for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum

I always loved the “message” of the “The Little Drummer Boy” because it shows us how (like Aaron) – WE SHOULD ALWAYS GIVE JESUS OUR BEST!

The story also tells of how we may not have a lot of material possessions (like Aaron didn’t have) – but WE CAN  USE OUR GIFTS (and TALENTS) TO HONOR JESUS!

The below scriptures support these truths:

Matthew 5:14-16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 10:31

New King James Version (NKJV)

³¹ Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.


In summary, God gave us His BEST – in giving us Jesus – our Lord and Savior. See John 3:16 below –

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Let us use our lives to GIVE OUR BEST in our love, honor and service to JESUS for His Glory!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Please enjoy the above inspirational song/video “The Little Drummer Boy” as performed by “for KING & COUNTRY”, with power and anointing.


 (I do not own the rights to this song.)


BE BLESSED!