That Time of Year

 

 

It’s that time of the year

When we spread good cheer

Among the old and the young,

To the weak and the strong.

 

That time of the year

When Christmas draws near,

When with heightened care,

Goodwill does appear.

 

A feeling to draw closer

To the ones that we love

And lift our hearts in thanksgiving

To the One above…

 

That made it all possible

By His Son, the Lord Jesus-

And his name shall be Emmanuel

Meaning God with us.

 

 

That time of the year

When we focus on the gift

From the Father of our Saviour,

To heal sin’s rift.

 

A renewed relationship

Of eternal dimensions,

Compliments of Jehovah Jireh,

Of so great salvation!

 

Yes, there in that manger,

In that animal stall,

Almighty God could do no better

Than to give His all.

 

 

It’s that time of year

When we reflect on such

And come to the gripping realization

That God has given much.

 

Much without measure:

The measure of His love,

Revealed by angels to shepherds

As they sang from above.

 

Glory to God in the Highest

And on earth, peace!

For God so loved that He gave us

A love that will never cease.

 

In our hustle and bustle

To enjoy this yuletide,

May we invite Jesus into our heart

Where he wants to reside.

 

It is that time of year!

I wish it would never go

But in order for it to come again,

It would have to be so.

 

Enjoy to the fullest!

Have a godly day!

Total enjoyment can only be had

If Jesus has his way.

 

Stewart Russell © December 9, 2024