Our Light

OUR LIGHT

More than two thousand years ago in a stable one night

cow and donkeys were witnesses to a holy sight.

A baby was born to Joseph and his betrothed wife.

They named their son Jesus, a boy, who brought such delight.

The animals shared their own manger that night

for the baby needed a place to sleep tight.

The cows and donkeys shared their manger with delight,

reminding us all to share, which is also right.

God told the new parents they would have a son who would become our Light.

They cared for him the best they could in a stable that first Christmas night.

He also is called Immanuel, or God with us, that's right.

God provided a way to guide us in our journey through life.

Nearby there were flocks of sheep bleating in the night.

To these shepherds, everything seemed to be all right.

When suddenly the sky was filled with a bright light.

The shepherds never before had had such a fright.

“Do not fear” the angel said with delight.

“Good news of great joy" I bring to you tonight.

Then many angels appeared singing with all their might:

“peace on earth, good will to everyone.” Meaning no strife.

The shepherds prepared to go see this Light,

who was born to save us all from our plight.

They found the baby in the city of David that night

with Mary and Joseph who were filled with so much delight.

The shepherds then told everyone with delight

a new king is born to us, He is our Light.

Everyone who heard this new news that night

were amazed and also filled with delight.

The shepherds returned home praising God for the Light,

born in a lowly stable that first Christmas night,

for everything they had seen and heard with delight

happened just as the angels told them that dark night.

Meanwhile wise men were searching far and near for the Light

riding humped camels who clumped over the lowlands and heights.

They followed a special star way up high in the sky so bright.

The star was so bright, it lead them all the way night after night.

The humped camels clumped on and on with all their might,

following that star which lead them right to the Light.

The star stopped over the house where Jesus was, that's right.

Then the wise men, also, were filled with so much delight.

The wise men bowed down and worshiped Jesus, the Light,

and gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh that night.

Gifts meant for a king, who was born on the first Christmas night,

King Jesus, who came to save us all from our sins, He's our Light.

He came as our Light to give us life:

eternal life in heaven so bright

and on this earth abundant life without strife

for Jesus will carry our burdens in life.

You can live you life free from strife and with delight

when you believe and make Jesus Lord of your life.

For He is a close as a prayer, so just sit tight.

Do not fear. God is with You. Jesus is your light.

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world."

John 8:12

"I am the light of the world."

John 9:5

"I have come into the world as a light."

John 12:46

Thank you to all who have taken the time to read these Christmas stories this busy month of December.  You are a blessing!  I'll resume posting gardening stories come January.  Life Is a Garden Party is available via CreateSpace or Amazon.  For those who plan ahead, it would make great Mother's Day gifts.