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Their Best - The Gift of the Wise Men
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This is the 5th and final of my series of poems for the Christmas Eve service on "The Gifts of Christmas." IMHO it may be the best of the lot.


 

 
Why did they take such a trip
with a one or two year quest
to worship the new born king
and give him their very best
unless they knew he was special
as they’d noticed in the stars
and did they know that some day
his hands would bear some scars?
 
It took their best to follow
that bright star week after week
and they had to be weary
as they continued to seek.
Just as he traveled daily
the hills, valleys and roads
to give relief to people
bringing lightness to their loads.
 
The gifts they gave were costly
given with their great pleasure
these gifts were the best they had
sacrificing their treasure.
Just as his gift was priceless
giving up his very life
to bring hope to the hopeless
and comfort in time of strife.
 
Wise folks give their best today
that’s not just an afterthought
and the gift they give to Him
is the best that they have brought.
Is your shopping list complete
have you purchased everything?
It’s time for you to reach back
and give your best to the king.

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Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle
Reviewed on December 13, 2009
My hope is that I give my best.Sometimes I fall, but my deisire is to give all to Jesus.Great poem Larry!My favorite Christmas song is The Little Drummer Boy. He gave all and the best he had. That song always touches me.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on December 13, 2009
Myrrh, one of the three gift to the new born is the one that are most near my heart, it is sharp, pleasant, somewhat bitter and far away of the intoxicating sweetness of other offerings.

Georg


Reviewed by Ed Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on December 12, 2009

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 12, 2009
Wise folks give their best

Indeed, they do; and you've given us a very wise poem here. And Merry, Merry Christmas, to you!


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