About 2025 years ago, a Light shone bright on Bethlehem town.
Wrapped in swaddling clothes far from an opulent royal gown.
Emmanuel, “God with us”, such a phenomenon, it must be crazy.
To be human like us, taking pain and suffering, abandoning all glory!
In present times when we have the darkest, saddest moments of life,
Faced with uncertainties, sickness, death, and unending fraternal strife,
Much struggle it becomes to see beyond the pervading storms of doubt.
Much emptiness, helplessness, this draining deep experience of drought!
Ah, where could solace in these trying times be adequately sought?
Christmases thru the years, this Saviour born in a family has brought.
In each home we thus venture to share the Season’s hope and joy;
Taking journeys all over to seek the saving grace of Mary’s baby boy!
From Bohol to Baguio, and to Bicol, I have seen Bethlehem’s Light!
From the darkness, I have witnessed the saving power of His Might!
(by jlzc, Christmas 2018)
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