Jesus Is The Reason

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Jesus Is The Reason

by Liz Cooper

‘Twas the night before Christmas, while in my favorite chair, Beautiful carols are playing softly, I just sit and stare. I am thinking another Christmas is almost here, But I have no gifts to share this year. No brightly colored packages are under the tree, There is nothing special about Christmas this year for me. There’s a knock, I open the door seeing no one I look around, As I turn there stood before me an angel with a golden crown. A bright light surrounds her, so I can barely see, Never a word is spoken; her outstretched hand calls to me. As I follow her down the stairs before my eyes did appear, A young girl sits on the floor laughing, playing and full of cheer. Opening Christmas presents she’s so happy, with eyes shining bright, Truly a vision of Christmas joy and delight. Watching with eager excitement, I recall the time and place, When suddenly, another angel appears; she hides her face, Swiftly she takes my hand; we depart (though I wanted to stay), Magically, we come to a cold and dreary place far away. A lot of people huddled by a small fire and there’s trash everywhere, They look hungry, are poorly dressed and full of despair. Suddenly one of them begins singing a joyful Christmas song, How can they be happy? Where am I? Surely something is wrong? This can’t have anything to do with me, I vowed, Why is this happening? Is there no help around? The angel stood quietly beside me, without a sound. Then she nodded and though I’m not sure why, I kneeled and bowed, God please have mercy on these, I begin to pray, At just that moment another angel came.

Unlike the others she seems more somber and bleak, She brings me back to my easy chair and began to speak, She asked, “What would you do, if you knew, That your only child would have to die for you? Knowing there was no reason he should bear the pain, How could you endure the guilt and shame? After such a loss you would never be the same. I tried hard to hold back the tears and cover my ears, How could I have been so foolish all these years! God sent His ONLY begotten Son to die on a tree, Not for His wrongdoing but He died for me. A living sacrifice offered for my soul to win, Paradise had been lost forever because of sin. How can I express my sorrow, my utter shame? On judgment day, how will I answer, when He calls my name? Christmas is not about getting gifts, decorations and fancy things, It’s about our salvation and the joy that it brings. Those who express sorrow and repent of their sin, Receive the gifts of blessings and peace within. Jesus Christ is Lord; to Him I surrender my all, Every knee must bow when His name is called. If I live faithfully and His word obey, A crown of life is promised for me one day! I awake from dreaming, hurry and dress before Christmas gets away, To go and help someone that’s hurting or less fortunate today. JESUS is Christmas, because He was sent from above, No greater gift can be found than sharing God’s love.

About The Author Elizabeth (Liz) Cooper is a member and deaconess at Second Missionary Baptist Church Chattanooga. She serves on various committees; however, she is passionate about witnessing to those outside the church as well. She has been given the opportunity to share the passion about her faith in God as a self-published author, poet and inspirational speaker at several local organizations and churches.

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