Christmas is an exciting time,
When festivity fills the air,
There is great joy and merriment,
As for this season we prepare.
Its the birthday of Christ Jesus -
Our God's only begotten Son,
Thus prompting us to celebrate
His birth, with gaiety and fun.
Much importance is oft given,
To the well adorned Christmas tree,
But all of us should realize
That the cross, too is a tree!
Just look beyond that mean manger,
And reflect on that awful tree -
Then the purpose of Jesus' birth,
Will surely dawn on you and me,
The rugged cross of Calvary,
Is the oft forgotten tree,
But 'twas on that ancient gibbet,
Christ died for all humanity.
Hence during this festive season,
Its important for all to see---
That the events at Bethlehem
Were completed at Calvary.
(Was published in the December 1993 Light of Life p. 9)
~~Crystal David John
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