Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, the old is everlastingly new as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas. Though that special event, Your gift of Your only begotten Son from heaven, happened about 2000 years ago, it is unendingly a pristine, a new, a treasured message each year. Thank You, Lord, for the Christmas story in Luke, chapter two, where the Angle said to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.” Below is a little poem that draws attention to that very special event; author is unknown.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: (Luke 2: 8-10)

G-od sent His only Son for us,

O-n Christmas Day without great fuss.

O-ne angel told the shepherds, stunned,

D-o not fear, go see God’s Son!

T-hen multitudes of angels sang,

I-nto the night the Glory rang,

D-own to the Inn the shepherds rushed,

I-nto His Presences — all was hushed.

N-ow, excited, they cried so bold,

“G-od sent His Son as He foretold!”

S-hepherds marveled at this great thing,

O-f this they knew, He was their King!

F-ar from the East wise men came swift,

G-old, frankincense and myrrh, their gift,

R-oughhewn was the manger site,

“E-xtol the Christ!” they heard that night.

A-cquainted not with sin was He.

’T-was He who died for you and me”.

J-oyful, Joyful, Oh! Christmas morn!

O-h! Happy Day! When Christ was born;

Y-our gift from Him? – To be twice born!

(Author unknown)

The hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas is winding down, so, Lord, help us to rest a bit and enjoy the Christmas message and thank You for the Good News which gives us the assurance of life ever-lasting! And thank YOU, Lord, for the message of “Good Tidings of Great Joy!”

Love, Mara