Gresha Schuilling Releases the Christmas EP 'A Son Is Given

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.” - Isaiah 9:6

The Christmas story did not begin in Bethlehem. It began in the eternal purposes of God.

Long before the manger, the angels, or the shepherds, a promise had been established. Through generations of waiting and centuries of prophecy, God's Word remained unchanged. The promised Messiah would come, the eternal Son would enter His creation, and the world would receive the greatest gift ever given.

On November 1, 2026, Gresha Schuilling brings that extraordinary story together with the release of 'A Son Is Given', a five-song Christmas EP tracing the journey from God's eternal promise to the saving purpose of Jesus Christ's birth.

Rather than presenting five separate Christmas celebrations, the EP unfolds as one continuous biblical narrative. Each song reveals another dimension of the incarnation, inviting listeners to move beyond the familiar imagery of the season and discover the profound significance of the Saviour's arrival.

The journey begins with 'A Son Is Given', a declaration rooted in Isaiah's prophecy and the eternal plan of redemption. Before time began, God had already purposed to bring salvation through His Son. The opening song celebrates the faithfulness of a God whose promises stand across generations and whose Kingdom will never end.

'Let It Be To Me' then turns to the intimate encounter between Mary and the angel Gabriel. Faced with an announcement beyond human understanding, Mary responds with willing surrender to God's Word. Her extraordinary moment of faith becomes a personal invitation for believers to trust God's purposes, even when the road ahead remains unknown.

The third song, 'The Word Became Flesh', lifts the story beyond Bethlehem to reveal the divine identity of the Child who was born. The eternal Word, through whom all things were created, entered the very world He had made. With imagery that moves from the formation of galaxies to the vulnerability of a newborn child, the song celebrates the wonder of the invisible God making Himself known through Jesus Christ.

From there, 'Good News of Great Joy' brings listeners to the fields outside Bethlehem, where humble shepherds receive heaven's announcement of the Saviour's birth. The angelic proclamation becomes a jubilant expression of worship, reminding believers that the joy first entrusted to those shepherds is now ours to share with every generation.

The EP reaches its culmination with 'Born to Save', revealing the purpose that gives the entire Christmas story its eternal significance. The King of heaven arrived without earthly splendour, willingly taking the nature of a servant to rescue humanity from sin and offer everlasting life. Its joyful declaration, “Let Christmas bells ring, let every nation hear,” transforms the message of salvation into a celebration for the whole world.

Together, these five songs reveal the remarkable unity of God's redemptive plan. The Father promised His Son. Mary received His Word. The eternal Creator became flesh. Heaven announced His arrival. And the Saviour came to accomplish the salvation for which He had been sent.

Musically, 'A Son Is Given' brings together reverent contemporary worship, intimate moments of reflection, expansive cinematic arrangements, and joyful Christmas celebration. The collection moves from the majesty of eternity to the tenderness of Mary's surrender, from awe at the incarnation to the exuberance of heaven's praise, before arriving at the triumphant declaration of Christ's saving love.

At its heart, the EP offers a deeper understanding of what Christians celebrate at Christmas. The manger was not an isolated miracle, but part of a divine purpose established before the foundation of the world. Every promise, every prophecy, and every extraordinary moment pointed towards Jesus Christ, the Son who was given so that the world might receive life through Him.

With 'A Son Is Given', Gresha Schuilling invites listeners to experience the Christmas story as more than a cherished tradition. It is the revelation of God's faithfulness, the fulfilment of His Word, and the celebration of a Saviour whose love reaches from eternity into every human heart.

'A Son Is Given' is available on all major streaming platforms from November 1, 2026.

Find out more about Gresha Schuilling on her website at www.greshaschuilling.com.