Happy Birthday, Jesus!

 

 

At this time, we celebrate

The birth of Jesus Christ,

A light to lighten the Gentiles

To the Jews a sacrifice.

 

Some disregard his birth

And see it as insignificant

Especially when compared to his death

And also, his resurrection.

 

But how could he have died

If he had never been born

And how could there be a resurrection

Without a first Christmas morn?

 

Call me pagan, if you will,

Or even heathen. for all I care

Simply because I celebrate Christmas

Indicating Jesus was here.

 

 

For understand this carefully

At least, I am not an antichrist

For I believe Christ came in the flesh

To be my eternal sacrifice.

 

How could he have done this

Had it not been for his birth?

Would you not think it significant

To celebrate his coming to earth?

 

Would you rather celebrate

Jolly old St Nicholas

And tell the myth of Santa Claus

Instead of the birth of Jesus?

 

As for me, I say, “No way!”

For such is a travesty

And to ignore the Saviour’s birth

Is simply a colossal tragedy.

 

The story of my redemption

Is believing that wonderful triad,

Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection

Is more than a festive fad.

 

 

He came, he died and rose again!

Hence, none is more significant,

The three are beautifully woven together

In a tapestry resplendent.

 

It’s a trinity, If you may,

Like the Father, Son and Spirit

So, let me celebrate my Saviour’s birth

As is my yearly habit.

 

Happy birthday, Jesus!

For as a babe you came to earth,

Happy birthday, Jesus!

I dare to celebrate your birth.

 

 

At the birth of the Lord Jesus

There was angelic acclamation

The hosts of heaven rejoiced

At the coming of Divine salvation.

 

The fact that the Son is come

Was established in his birth

That very first Christmas Day

When heaven fill the earth.

 

Stewart Russell © December 22, 2020