Look at the Candy Cane
What do you see?
Stripes that are red
Like the blood shed for me
White is for my Savior
Who’s sinless and pure!
“J” is for Jesus My Lord, that’s for sure!
Turn it around
And a staff you will see
Jesus my shepherd
Was born for Me!
from https://ministry-to-children.com/candy-cane-poem-about-jesus/
Does the Message of Christmas Offend You? I know of many who got somewhat “defensive.” It has to do with something, they find “offensive.” This seems to be the direction this country’s going. People getting offended… And it’s showing! The very appearance of a cross is “offensive.” It seems! Many get offended by what the Christmas message brings! Some try to get Christian symbols taken away. It makes one wonder about this Christmas day. The words “happy holiday” seem to take it’s place! Just look at the expressions on a person’s face! The nativity scene seems to be a thing of the past. As people try to “rush” through this holiday fast! If the true meaning of Christmas seems to offend you! Simply look at the works of God, that surround you! It was HIS love that sent the baby Jesus, down to earth. So that one day, through him, we can have a NEW birth! A new life in Christ, is HIS message and meaning! The greatest gift of all… You can be receiving! Won’t you take some time, from all of life’s stress? And allow Jesus inside, so you can be blessed? Let all come to Christ! Both near and a far! He still shines today! Like the Christmas star! By Jim Pemberton
Copyright © Jim Pemberton | Year Posted 2014
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/does_the_message_of_christmas_offend_you_623955
The Story of the Nativity in Rhyme The night was cold, the journey long The stars were shining bright, As Joseph and Mary neared Bethlehem On that wondrous night The small town lights guided them The rest of the weary way, Joseph pondered in his heart If they’d find a place to stay Mary, weary from the road, Needed to rest a while Thoughts of baby soon to come, Bought to her face a smile Donkey plodded on and on, His head was hanging low Wherever his master led him He would gladly go Though travelers searched everywhere, No room could be found Bethlehem was a busy place With strange sights and sounds Joseph came to the last inn, And prayed he’d find a place He didn’t like the tired look He saw on Mary’s face The innkeeper shook his head, And nearly closed the door, There just wasn’t any place To take one traveler more On a nearby silent hill, shepherds Kept watch all night long When suddenly they came to hear A glorious angel song Then they all fell to the ground As angles hovered near They hid their faces for their hearts, Were filled with awful fear So that night in manger poor, They welcomed the new King Little knowing as they bowed, The hope and joy He’d bring And then much to Mary’s surprise There came from distant land, Three wise men to see her son, Each with a gift in hand At his tiny feet were laid Myrrh, frankincense and gold The manger was filled on that night With peace and joy untold What can YOU give to show your love To the King of Kings tonight? What do you think will bring Him joy And bring to Him delight? Does Jesus want a precious gift, Of beauty and wealth untold? Do you think it’ll make Him glad To receive your gift of gold? There IS something that is dear, For the greatest gift, you see Is when with love you say to Him "Jesus, Take all of me" Christmas Nativity Play Written by Eileen Manassian Ghali Nicosia, Cyprus https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_christmas_gift_to_all_soupers_627997
What If Christmas Never Came???
What if Christmas never happened? What if Christmas never came? Things around here would be different! It wouldn’t be the same!
What if the baby Jesus wasn’t born in a manger? Mankind would be in serious trouble and in danger!
If Jesus wasn’t born… There’d be no nativity. We wouldn’t be able to display this during our “festivity.”
It’s almost like this now! It’s an “ever increasing business.” It seems like nearly everyone wants “Christ out of Christmas!”
Why does it seem like Christmas is losing it’s true meaning? The very words; “Merry Christmas,” seem to be quickly disappearing!
As many say; “Happy Holiday.” They worry they may “offend.” Having a “holiday” without Christ…. Once again!
We need to put Jesus Christ back into our CHRISTmas season! He is what Christmas is about! HE is the very reason!
May we all take some time to rejoice in our savior’s birth. May there be shouts of JOY! From the corners of the earth!
Let’s not take Christ out of our joyous celebration! We need him so much right now! All over this great nation!
May we bring to him a heart of love for everything he’s done.As we bring honor to Christ. God’s precious son!
May we continually offer to him a heart filled with praise! Not only at Christmas time… But all of our days!
By Jim Pemberton 12/05/11https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/what_if_christmas_never_came_628499
Here redemption came. Death will be conquered. He is our king - holy is his name. Christ is born today, graces on us fall everyone has gifts - decorated homes. Everybody's glad from birthday of God - lights flicker on trees. All the people sing, rich men and the poor - happy Carols tunes.
Copyright © Art Wielgus | Year Posted 2016
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_nativity_of_christ_859622
The incarnate Son Of Virgin Mary On this day was Born Son of the Father Who sits in Heaven Cold Winter Night David Starlight The three Kings come Bearing three Gifts King of Jews Son of Man Son of God My Love My Life Christ
Copyright © Richard Pickett | Year Posted 2009
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/nativity__my_faith_pt._2_192084
Untie the knot this Christmas, Have a look inside At the gift you have been given, It may be to 'cool' to hide! Undo the layers of wrapping, Find out what's hidden there. Be careful how you open it; It says, "Handle with care." Unto you this gift is given, It's stamped 'FROM GOD ABOVE'. He sends this blessed present, With unrequisite love. Understand there is no motive. This gift is free indeed. It's given to each person, Who truly has a need. Unlock your heart this Christmas, Let peace and joy flow through. Then Christmas will be special; Especially for you!!
Copyright © Robert Davidson | Year Posted 2009
from https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/untie_the_knot_this_christmas_191129
So they set off on a journey
To a place in a distant land
Not knowing what would happen
Just trying to understand
There were no rooms available
So a humble place they stayed
A baby was born there
In a manger he was laid
He came to save the world
He came to bring us love
We still celebrate even now
This gift from heaven above
Written 12/11/17
W-hen the fullness of time had come, Jesus was born behind an Inn in a cave-like stable. I-n the Inn there was no room for the Son of God, no room for the Saviour of men. S-tar was shining so bright above the stable for the shepherds to find their way to Him. E-ven angels proclaimed His birth to those shepherds "Unto you is born this day." M-anger is where Mary and Joseph first laid him. It was filled with hay. E-very animal there must have known that their Creator had come that day. N-o one knew the depth of love God had, to give His Son to dwell among men. S-ame star guided three kings from the Orient, who studied the stars and heavens. T-hese wise men from the East came saying "Where is He that is born King" I-n their hands they brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrr. L-ike these three wise men, wise men still seek him today! L-ove is the reason that God sent His only Begotton Son into the world to save us. S-eeking for you and me, yes God was seeking for us because we had left Him. E-veryone, yes, all we like sheep have gone astray. Everyone to his own way. E-ach one has to make his on decision to follow Him or not to follow Him. K-ing, born to be a King. King of the ages. King of the past. King of the future. H-eaven, He came from Heaven to earth to show us the right way. I-niquity, the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all. M-elody, He gives us a sweet melody, we sing many songs of praise to Him. T-ree, A Christmas tree, the love that Jesus had for us, to die on a tree. O-nly one life and how soon it passes. Only in life can we accept His Love. D-eliverance, He came from Heaven to preach deliverance to the captives. A-cknowlege Him and accept Him. Behold now is the accepted time. Y-ou, Yes, this Christmas Love was for You. Will You accept this love? For Brian Strands Christmas Love contest.
Copyright © Marty Owens | Year Posted 2009
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