Christmas Hope by Aubri Wilson
What a mother like none before or since
Who allowed the Son of God to be born
And choose to give up His life
When the time came
What a mother who was chosen
To love and care for Him as a baby
And a child with a stepfather of strong faith
Who taught Him to carve
And when the child grew and discovered
His mission which He accepted long before
His first condescension as a baby born
In poverty with nowhere but a stable to rest
And shepherds waiting for the firstborn
Lamb and not only a lamb for the temple
This was for a greater sacrifice
Christmas gave rise to the humble man
Who became our Savior, God and not
Man only but in both ways He
Understands us and shows us
What to become and how
Now the tree, the wreaths
The stars, bells, and lights
Remind me of the night
He came ringing in hope
For the sweet gift of eternal life
If comparisons of the Grinch with the COVID-19 virus stealing Christmas away jangle in your head, if images of a cartoonish thing called COVID-Boo-Hoo (which although it rhymes with Cindy Lou Who is her antithesis), are bothering you, consider Christmas. For me things I’ve missed this year that come with most Christmases are outshined by the love, and peace and joy of Christmas. I’ve heard many say they are glad to be putting 2020 behind them, but I received some of the best gifts this year. These were precious time with family, time to reflect, time to rethink priorities. I was given a son and that will forever make 2020 a special year for me.
I cannot compare the things I lost or wished for that changed this year and have not come back with the loss and fear and pain some have felt. Yet I am convinced always, that anyone, anytime, anywhere, can find blessings to be thankful for, and Christmas is one of those things for me. I hope you find love and joy during this beautiful season and come into the new year with hope for better things.
Merry Christmas!
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