Poem: The Manger Is Still Empty Poem by Joseph James Breunig 3rd

Long ago, a Savior was born
and hidden within a humble birth;
covered with the cloak of humanity,
His presence impacted this earth.

Although we remember His birthday,
know that Christ is no longer a child;
He stopped being an infant, who was…
helpless, quiet, tender and mild.

He grew in strength and wisdom;
He demonstrated His holy authority;
He lived as He divinely taught;
He set the example, for you and me.

He gave of Himself completely
and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
He embodied God's covenant of love;
His actions were timely and precise.

After suffering the shame of crucifixion,
He was briefly buried in a rock-hewn tomb;
three days later, He triumphantly exited
with a glorified body from Resurrection's womb.

Today He lives and sovereignly rules;
so people of faith, it's time to agree
that we must continue to live Godly lives,
seeing that… the manger is still empty!



Author Notes:

Loosely based on:
Matt 1: 18-2: 15,27: 46-54; Acts 2: 22-24; Heb 7: 25;
1 John 2: 1-2; Rom 8: 34

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