Twas The Night Before Jesus Came! Luke 2:1-6

Good morning everyone,
Everyone most likely has heard the story 'Twas the night before Christmas' and probably multiple times but Luke 2:1-6 tells a different story.  Joseph had been forced by the government to make a long trip just to pay his taxes.  His fiancee, who had to go with him, was going to have a baby any moment.  But when they arrived in Bethlehem, they couldn't even find a place to stay.  When we do God's will, we are not guaranteed a comfortable life.  But we are promised that everything, even our discomfort, has meaning in God's plan.  Jesus was born over 2000 years ago in a lowly manger, not in a rich palace, to come to this earth as our Savior!  He is coming back as He promised!  As you read the following take on His return, prepare to ask the question; Are you ready?
                   
                      'Twas The Night Before Jesus Came'
                           written by Unknown Author

Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
        Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
           Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
              In hopes that Jesus would not come there.
       
         The children were dressing to crawl into bed.
              Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
         And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
         Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.

         When out of the East there arose such a clatter.
          I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
               Away to the window I flew like a flash,
          Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!

          When what to my wondering eyes should appear
               But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
          With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
               I knew in a moment this must be THE DAY!

              The light of His face made me cover my head
               It was Jesus returning just like He had said.
         And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
               I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

               In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
                 Was written the name of every saved man.  
             He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
           When He said "it's not here" my head hung in shame.

           The people whose names had been written with love
                  He gathered to take to His Father above.
           With those who were ready He rose without a sound.
                  While all the rest were left standing around.

                   I fell to my knees, but it was too late:
              I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
               I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight;
                    Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

              In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
                   The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
            There's only one life and when comes the last call
                 We"ll find that the Bible was true after all!

May God richly Bless each of you as you prepare for His Birthday and ultimately His return!
Your brother in Christ,
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