The wise men were not at the manger even though you seen them in creches all over town, but I'll let them tell you.
Among the greatest scholars of their day
who traveled from a country far away.
It required great determination
to reach their distant destination.
How many times did they want to say
“let us turn back – it’s too far away.”
But they were driven to follow the star
knowing their mission was not that bizarre.
According to Herod’s calculations
it may have been two years between nations.
The star which they followed as they did roam
ended not at a manger – but a home.
Although they didn’t arrive at a manger
with them the good news went to a stranger.
Their presence with him was so uplifting
and they started the practice of gifting.
Their lives must have changed from this episode
and we are so thankful they’d been so bold
before they left they knelt down to pray
and returned to their home another way.
The moral of this story -- follow Him and you will always reach your destination. Again, you've provided us with another real glimpse into the hearts of those who first knew of His birth.
I thought they were at the manger, but I learned something new. Man twists the real story, don't they? Informative, educational, and very well written; thank you!
How many times did they want to say
“let us turn back – it’s too far away.”
Probably not much thought has been given to that, but now, you have provided it. And traveling long distances in those days must have been quite an ordeal - yet they traveled on.
What began as Songs of the Angelic Gaze in the summer of 2006 continued the following year as The Bridge of Silver Wings, and developed even further two years after that into The Bridge of Silver Wings 2009. Whether readers describe it as a conversa
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God bless you. Kathy
Be safe,
Karen
I thought they were at the manger, but I learned something new. Man twists the real story, don't they? Informative, educational, and very well written; thank you!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
“let us turn back – it’s too far away.”
Probably not much thought has been given to that, but now, you have provided it. And traveling long distances in those days must have been quite an ordeal - yet they traveled on.