Can You Just Imagine?

"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." 

(Luke 2:7)

How many times we hear:

Of holy, peaceful night.

Perfect nativity

Lovely angels singing near.

But, 

Can you just imagine:

Mary's hours of labor?

Busy packed streets?

Lowing, crying, noisy din?

Can you see the stable there:

A dark and smelly cave?

Dank, cold stone walls?

Manure everywhere?

Can you see the birth now:

The dirty, mucky straw?

Several filthy rags?

The feed trough of a cow?

Can you feel Mary's heart?

Exhausted happiness.

Pondering events.

Praising in the dark.

And also for Joseph:

In full obedience.

Choosing faith and trust.

Fighting apprehension.

Can you see inside the stall:

A fussy newborn baby?

Pale tired Mary?

Joseph, strong through all?

Still,

Do you know this child:

Came from heav'nly throne?

Left royal castle?

Chose this lowly style?

Do you know this, God's Son:

Brings joy and peace.

Gives free salvation.

Invites all to come.

Will you now choose Him?

Accept Christ as Saviour?

Know Jesus for yourself?

See the beauty of heav'n?


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© Barbara Hinson, December 2018
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