As Shepherds Watched

"Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night." Luke 2:8

"Glory to God in the Highest."
The shepherds heard the glorious sound.
They knew something special happened;
As they bowed their heads to the ground.

They heard the angels singing.
"Peace on earth, goodwill to all men".
They waited patiently for direction,
The angel sent them to Bethlehem.

"Find the Baby in a manger,
The city of David is the place;
Take your sheep and do not tarry,
Go and look upon His face".

The shepherds wondered, "How do we go?"
The angel pointed to a shining star.
"Follow this to where He lay.
You must leave now, your journey's far."

At last they found the stable.
The Baby was sleeping peacefully.
As they gazed into the manger;
They saw the One whose name is Holy.

The shepherds were filled with joy!
They found the Christ, the only One;
Of whom the angels testified,
Was God's alone, His Only Son.

They didn't wait to tell the good news;
The glory of God was among us.
The Baby asleep in the manger that night;
Is our Savior, His name is Jesus. 

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com

The Gift

To you who believe, He is precious." 1 Peter 2:7

Christmas is a time of
       family celebration.
Joined hearts in thanksgiving
       filled with jubilation.
Christmas is a time for singing
       merry songs of cheer;
Of reminiscing through another
       passing year.
It is a time to remember
       a Divine Baby Boy
A King who came to earth
       to suffer for our joy.
A sinless Child  destined
       to become a Man;
A Savior born to fulfill
       God's salvation plan.
The Spirit of God is present
       blessing hearts everywhere.
Still, some refuse to embrace
       God's loving care.
Festive plans, holiday sales,
       of such people tell;
Scarcely a thought of Jesus,
       the Lord, Emmanuel.
When all the clamour around you
       beckons to be heard;
Remember God's Gift to you,
       Jesus, His Living Word.

Author ~ Joyce Andrews Bickel
www.mycalvaryslove.com