Tis the Christmas Holiday Season...lets never forget the long journey Joseph and Mary, Jesus` parents, traveled the week of Jesus` birth. Lets sing praises unto Jesus and rejoice in His birthday during this holiday season by celebrating this blessed event and giving thanks to God's Son, Jesus Christ. He willingly gave His life for the sins of all human life and through acceptance of Jesus Christ into our lives, we can have an eternal life with Jesus in Heaven. It is a joyeous season and the season to give praise unto Him for His precious gift to all of us.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you fine AD authors...each one, special in a beautiful way.
Times nearing for Jesus` birth,
a law passes in the land...
requiring Jews to return to their ancestral homes,
Romans were going to take a census.
This meant Joseph and Mary, Jesus parents,
must travel a seventy mile trip to Nazareth of Bethlehem.
They traveled a week-long exhausting trip,
finding no rooms for them in the local inn...
the innkeeper turned them away.
Joseph didn't know what to do...
worried and worn out they found shelter,
in a nearby stable...
Mary gave birth to Jesus,
wrapping Him tight in strips of linen cloth.
This was an ancient practice...
keeping Jesus` arms and legs from moving,
they would now grow straight and strong...
tired and exhausted...
Mary laid Jesus on the bed of straw in a manger,
where the animals grazed.
Imagine the stark and moving scene,
Jesus, the Son of God...
coming into the world, a helpless baby,
lying in a crude manger.
The dark sky shown with a bright light,
nearby shepherds came to see the newborn child, Jesus Christ.
A very timely and beautiful 'reminder'. Just fitting for this season of love and hope. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
You take us there, Barbara. The Miracle of Grace assumes flesh and places Himself in as vulnerable a spot as humanly possible... I like the explanation of the swaddling. He really WAS totally helpless in that state. Imagine the trust imbued in those entrusted with His care? Thank you for this very fresh reminder; it grows more amazing with every new reflection. Bless you, Kate xx
Brilliant story one that I always love to red
And hear The birth of Jesus
what this celebration truly is all about!!
A glorious and memorable spiritual write!!
Love Peace and hugsss....Morning Star
An amazing story that never loses its appeal. The birth of our savior will ring clarion through all eternity. A precious write! Blessings and love this holiday season dear Barbara.
Light and Wisdom ...
Richard
This was a blessed event that changed the shape of the world and the faith of mankind. I am very thankful for the way this child grew to be the leader of man. It shows that every individual had a miracle in them from birth too.
Love and blessings!
Ssuan
Beautiful, Barbara. As I wrote in my poem the other day, "Humble Beginnings," He didn't look very kingly lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes. But what a Gift God gave us: His Only Begotten Son! Well done.
The manger was an appropriate place for the baby Jesus to lie as he would be the food of love for all mankind. Great poem celebrating the true meaning for these Holy Days.
A lesson to all in humility, the main message sent from the king of kings. Now in recognition we celebrate his birth as we have for now over two thousand years. A most rewarding and blessed write. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and may God bless and keep you safe.....
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Be well,
Sheri
And hear The birth of Jesus
what this celebration truly is all about!!
A glorious and memorable spiritual write!!
Love Peace and hugsss....Morning Star
Merry Christmas
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Light and Wisdom ...
Richard
Love, Christine
You tell it very well, Barbara, and a Very Merry Christmas to You.
Love and blessings!
Ssuan
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours! :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Be safe,
Karen