Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Mel’s house
Everyone except Mel was dreaming, even the pet mouse.
The Christmas lights were shining and soft music filled the air,
It was warm and cozy and Mel wished her family could be there.
The rabbit was nestled all snug in its bed,
While visions of carrot sticks danced in its head.
And Susy in her ‘kerchief, and Cristy in her cap,
Had just settled down for a short night’s nap.
When out in the driveway there arose such a clatter,
Mel sprang from the computer to see what was the matter.
Away to the window she flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the wet grass green
Gave the lustre of mid-day like never before seen.
When, what to Mel’s questioning eyes should appear,
But people unloading gifts and wishing each other "Christmas cheer."
Mel went back to thinking as she returned to her task.
"God, I want to give you something special this year...but my heart, is this all you ask?"
But God just smiled at Mel as He prepared to send His gift, the Morning LIGHT,
And Mel realized, it was His gift, not hers, that made Christmas Eve such a special night!
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12
"Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you." John 12:35
"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." II Cor 4:6
"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." I John 1:7
1 comment:
Nice poem! You write well. I just downloaded your sermon and will listen to it this week while working out at the gym. Happy New Year!
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