With Christmas coming up; I would like to share something. I have became somewhat tired with what Christmas has become. It is the birthday of Jesus, but often He is left out! So how do you give Jesus a birthday present? Jesus told us what he wants..... "what you have done to the least of these my brethren, you have done unto me"
I couple Christmases ago I wrote a poem based on Matthew 25:31-46 - that tells us exactly how to give Jesus His birthday present....
I couple Christmases ago I wrote a poem based on Matthew 25:31-46 - that tells us exactly how to give Jesus His birthday present....
Jesus' birthday candles
Cough, Cough, goes the girl
sneeze, wheeze, goes the boy
Stay away, they may be sick
Go away, your no joy
One candle is gone
it has lost it's flick
Because of our fear
we stayed away from the sick
Those people got what they deserved
I'm now at peace, I am so glad
For in jail they can rot
'Cause what they did made me so mad
Candle number 2 flickered, then went out
Because of the wind, and it's gale
We were to happy, we were to glad
Instead of bringing God's love to those in jail
“I'm hungry, Do you have some food?”
With longing in his eyes, his arm stretched out
“I'm in a hurry, I'm late for church”
“No time to stop, or to give him a handout”
Candle number 3 is no longer burning,
In keeping it lit, we did not succeed
We were in a hurry, had no time to stop,
Even the hungry, we failed to feed
With parched lips, and a dry tongue,
She asked for something to drink
“I'm to busy” was the reply
“You have two legs, find the sink”
The fourth candle just died
Because we did not think
We were just to busy
To give a simple little drink
Yum, this Christmas meal sure is good
I know that the neighbor is alone this day
But Christmas is for family
Everyone else can stay away
Candle five just lost it's flame
This flaming fire, had been blown
'Cause of our selfishness
Christ's love was not shown
They come to you, clothing ripped
from off the street, there in your face
You push them away, for they stink
You run away, 'cause there in your space
The last candle burns no more
Yes, all the candles are out
We didn't help those in need
What Christmas is all about
When we bring Jesus His birthday cake
Will it be lit up, and bright
Or when He looks down at His cake
Will it be dark, the absence of light
This Christmas, help those in need
And light those candles with your good deed.
Cough, Cough, goes the girl
sneeze, wheeze, goes the boy
Stay away, they may be sick
Go away, your no joy
One candle is gone
it has lost it's flick
Because of our fear
we stayed away from the sick
Those people got what they deserved
I'm now at peace, I am so glad
For in jail they can rot
'Cause what they did made me so mad
Candle number 2 flickered, then went out
Because of the wind, and it's gale
We were to happy, we were to glad
Instead of bringing God's love to those in jail
“I'm hungry, Do you have some food?”
With longing in his eyes, his arm stretched out
“I'm in a hurry, I'm late for church”
“No time to stop, or to give him a handout”
Candle number 3 is no longer burning,
In keeping it lit, we did not succeed
We were in a hurry, had no time to stop,
Even the hungry, we failed to feed
With parched lips, and a dry tongue,
She asked for something to drink
“I'm to busy” was the reply
“You have two legs, find the sink”
The fourth candle just died
Because we did not think
We were just to busy
To give a simple little drink
Yum, this Christmas meal sure is good
I know that the neighbor is alone this day
But Christmas is for family
Everyone else can stay away
Candle five just lost it's flame
This flaming fire, had been blown
'Cause of our selfishness
Christ's love was not shown
They come to you, clothing ripped
from off the street, there in your face
You push them away, for they stink
You run away, 'cause there in your space
The last candle burns no more
Yes, all the candles are out
We didn't help those in need
What Christmas is all about
When we bring Jesus His birthday cake
Will it be lit up, and bright
Or when He looks down at His cake
Will it be dark, the absence of light
This Christmas, help those in need
And light those candles with your good deed.