A story told
A thousand times over,
In a thousand different ways;
One simple theme,
One essential need
Fulfilled in unusual way.

One humble couple...
Imperfect, but willing
To yield to majesty's plan;
One perfect love,
The prophesied birth,
Babe in a manger
Who would be the perfect man.

In the chill of the night
Incarnation, visitation;
Holy One in helpless form.
Eternal strength...
In humanity, appearing weak.
Eternal One
Experiencing beginning
With an end to come
And overcome!

God drew close...
Curious ones
Retell the miraculous birth.
How many continue
To Calvary's shame?
How many listen on for the glorious day
Of Resurrection's Victory?
How many now live in hope for all time,
Knowing the promised return of the King?
Once in humility,
One day in might...
How many finish the telling
That follows that holy night?
Has He not sent us to tell,
To tell all?!
Has He not charged us to tell?
The story is not yet complete!


                                          A.D.W.