Fifty-three words wrap the miracle of Christmas into this simple poem describing the Gift and miracle that is Christmas in the hearts and spirits of believers.
“Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” — G.K. Chesterton
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6
THE GIFT
Peace
Eternity
Restoration.
Traditions pass away
When the people
Of tradition
Pass away.
Christmas isn’t
Presents
Food
Decoration
Excess.
Christmas is
Good News
Miracles
A promise
Love.
Above all, love.
When traditions fade
And the old guard is
Memory
Remember the Gift.
The Gift
Forever new
Forever true
That cannot pass away.
Jesus.
Other Christmas musings:
Discovering New Reasons to Celebrate Christmas – Recovering from Humbug
The True Spirit of Christmas – It’s So Much Better to Give than Receive
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
