From now until Christmas day I am
It is a season of silent expectation—
Shepherds, shivering in the night,
await the coming of the messiah
Adonai has promised them.
It is a season of ancient prophecy—
Magi, bearing royal gifts,
follow the light of a new-born star
to David’s city, Bethlehem.
It is a season of two-edged terror—
Herod, obsessed with usurpers,
has words of scripture on his mind
and thoughts of murder in his heart.
It is a season of great gladness—
Angels, foretold of the coming birth,
can hardly keep from singing to God
new-written songs of praise and love.
It is a season of heavenly peace—
Carry Christ-like reconciliation
with you into our embattled world.
It is a season of much rejoicing—
Our Redeemer this day is born!
Mike & Dana Rhyne
Christmas 1994
I'm impressed Bug. You did good!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love the name "Adonai" for God - it's so personal and loving.
ReplyDeleteAnd your poems are GREAT. How cool that you co-create them. Wow!!
The whole little poem leads to the big event in the last line: the birth of Christ.
ReplyDeleteThe season of prophecy, terror gladness , peace and rejoicing creates the background drama to this event.
Very nicely built!
You don't hear or see the Hebrew name for God that often...or at least I don't. Your hubby sounds like a well studied man. You two make a good match. Thanks for sharing these Dana.
ReplyDeleteI am lovin this! I kept all the ones I have received, cards AND poems! I am also impressed by your blog-button making ability.
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