Christmas and the Cross

A Poem by Donna Franklin

 

 

The cries of a newborn baby signaled the start of hope.
At last the Mighty God is revealed,

The long-awaited Promise was about to be fulfilled,
And the darkness of sin to be healed.

 

Shepherds in the fields saw a glorious sight,
When angels heralded the news;
Awed to be given this great revelation,
They ran to see the King of the Jews.

Mary's Baby Boy was taken to the Temple
When He was eight days old;

Simeon said now he'd seen God's Salvation,
An event that had long been foretold.

He was born in Bethlehem, then became a Nazarene,
Fulfilling prophecies in God's Holy Word;
His life totally planned, cruelest death - a given,
And His resurrection assured.

He arose and appeared to His many disciples,
Said He's soon endue them with power;
They'd all be filled with the Holy Ghost,
If they'd tarry till His chosen hour.

It happened on Pentecost just as He'd said,
Soon they preached the Apostles' Doctrine;
They began to baptize in Jesus' great Name,
For complete remission of sin.

Let us celebrate the Cross while we celebrate Christmas,
Thank God for unmerited love!
Be thankful He was born, be thankful He died,
Be thankful He now guides from above.

Merry Christmas to all, may God bless you this season;
May you seek to draw closer to Him.
May you never forget that YOU are the reason...
Why He came, and why He's coming again!

 

Editor's Note: Donna Franklin attends Paoli United Pentecostal Church (Pastor Terry Erwin) in Paoli, Oklahoma.