A Christmas Poem

A Costly Christmas

The coming of Jesus was a miraculous event, indeed
His birth signified God’s willingness to help those of us in need
So His son, Jesus, was sent to earth to purge our sin
And perhaps the heart of man to dwell within

He worked to save all people...without regard to age, gender or race
He was rejected, betrayed, and then crucified in deplorable disgrace
Jesus endured great pain and suffering giving His life as the ultimate cost
He unselfishly sacrificed everything to save the souls of the lost

Christ was nailed to a cross with a wreath of thorns around his head
By the ninth hour, the glorious son of God, humanity’s savior, was dead
His body was placed in a tomb but He didn’t stay there long
The enemies who thought they were rid of Him soon found that they were wrong

Jesus Christ defied death... breaking free to live once more
Securing for all who choose it, eternal life and paving a path to heaven’s door
He sits to the right of Almighty God forever; yes, even today
Asking for mercy on our behalf when we cry for help, when we pray

So whatever we ask of God in the name of Jesus, He will faithfully give
If we obey Him and love, respect and care for each other in the way we live
Now there are those who think the incredible story of Jesus can’t possibly be true
Christians who have experienced God’s awesome power, merciful and divine
intervention know what He can do

So Jesus’ birth, His life as a miracle worker, His crucifixion, and
His rise unto heaven should no longer be puzzling to you
And Christmas should mean more than decorations, feasts and gifts.
It should celebrate the cost of Jesus’ life, too.


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