REMIX ON “O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLHEM”
But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6, NIV
O little house on Sternward Way
what stillness lies within
a refuge from the gales of life
a world deceived by sin.
Some opt to choose some goodness
while others love the bad
both miss the Savior’s saving grace
so freely to be had.
We’re here but we have not known why
we’re told it’s up to each
to carve out meaning for ourselves
that our own star we’ll reach.
We look around at houses
lit up for Christmas cheer
and seldom see some lonely lights
that tell that God came near.
Few can recall the wise magi
who brought gifts from afar
but still we pummel all with gifts
we charged at the bazaar.
We relish all the feasting
not knowing there’s a spread
a banquet with the King of Kings
for all who eat his Bread.
O little houses, listen well
He’s knocking at your door
He’s asking if you’ll let him in
to show His distant shore.
Upon it sits a Kingdom
of everlasting Light
and peace and joy and loveliness
and no more chains of night. ~dkb~ 12/14/24
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