Poetry: Christmas Truth

Christmas is more than a legendOf a man with a Ho-Ho chuckleAll dressed up in white and red,Who brings toys to good little girls and boysSafely tucked into bed.Christmas is more than colorful lightsThat sparkle from windows and downtown stores,And twinkle from Christmas trees.Christmas is more than presents wrapped up with bows,More than parties and feasts.Christmas is our Creator-Lord who lovedSo much He gave up His throneEntering earth as a vulnerable baby,To live as we but so much more, He diedIn our place on Calvary's tree.Jesus is not the manger baby,And more than the crucified Christ.He is the God of all who offers you and meLife if we do but one thing--Let Jesus save and set us freeTo be all He created us to be...in Him.By Carolyn R Scheidies