A Strange Way to Save the World
A Humble Path: Unlikely Savior in a World of Surprises
Lyrics
I'm sure he must have been surprised
Joseph, the main subject, likely felt surprised or taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.
At where this road had taken him
He was astonished by the path or circumstances that had led him to this particular place or situation.
'Cause never in a million lives
Expresses how unimaginable it would have been for Joseph in numerous lifetimes to foresee a connection to Bethlehem.
Would he have dreamed of Bethlehem
Joseph would not have conceived of a situation where Bethlehem played a significant role.
And standing at the manger
Joseph, at the manger, witnessed firsthand the event unfolding.
He saw with his own eyes
He personally observed the fulfillment of the message delivered by an angel.
The message from the angel come to life
Joseph witnessed the angel's communication becoming a reality.
And Joseph said
Joseph began to speak.
Why me (why me), I'm just a simple man of trade?
Joseph questions why he, a mere tradesman, was chosen for this role.
Why Him with all the rulers in the world? (rulers in the world)
He wonders why Jesus, among all the influential leaders, was sent.
Why here (why here) inside this stable filled with hay?
Joseph ponders why such an important event occurred in a humble stable.
Why her, she's just an ordinary girl (ordinary girl)
He questions why Mary, an ordinary girl, was chosen for this divine purpose.
Now, I'm not one to second guess what angel's have to say
Joseph acknowledges that he's not one to doubt the message of angels but finds the situation unusual.
But this is such a strange way to save the world
He reflects on the unconventional or unexpected nature of the way the world was saved through these circumstances.
To think of how it could have been
Imagining an alternate scenario of how things might have been different if Jesus came in a way that reflected his divinity more overtly.
If Jesus had come as He deserved
Reflecting on a scenario where Jesus arrived in a manner more fitting of his exalted status.
There would have been no Bethlehem
There wouldn't have been a need for Bethlehem in a scenario where Jesus arrived as deserved.
No lowly shepherds at His birth
No humble shepherds would have been present if Jesus arrived in a way befitting his greatness.
But Joseph knew the reason
Joseph comprehends the purpose behind such a far-reaching act of love.
The love had to reach so far
Understanding that love compelled the divine to reach even the most humble and distant places.
And as he held the Savior in his arms
Joseph, holding the Savior, likely contemplated or pondered.
He must have thought
Speculating what thoughts might have crossed Joseph's mind in that moment.
Why me (why me), I'm just a simple man of trade?
Reiterating Joseph's questioning of his own role in this significant event.
Why Him with all the rulers in the world? (rulers in the world)
He repeats his contemplation about why Jesus was chosen over the world's powerful rulers.
Why here (why here) inside this stable filled with hay?
Joseph reiterates his confusion about the unconventional setting for such a momentous event.
Why her, she's just an ordinary girl (ordinary girl)
He repeats his pondering about Mary's role, emphasizing her ordinariness in this divine plan.
Now, I'm not one to second guess what angel's have to say
Joseph acknowledges his hesitation to doubt the messages from angels but still finds the situation perplexing.
But this is such a strange way to save the world
Reiterating the unusual or unexpected nature of the method chosen to save the world.
Now, I'm not one to second guess what angel's have to say
Repeating acknowledgment of hesitance to question angelic messages, yet expressing the unconventional nature of the situation.
But this is such a strange way to save the world
Reiterating the unconventional means employed in saving the world.
This is such a strange way (strange way), such a strange way
Repeating the sentiment that the method used to save the world is strange or unusual.
Such a strange way to save the world
Emphasizing once again the unconventional nature of the method chosen to save the world.
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