Thursday, December 12, 2019

Light of the World



Matthew 2:1-2
After Jesus was born in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?  We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."

And then upon a midnight clear
When shrouding clouds fled in fear
Light of the world, in babe, appeared
Love and hope and faith revealed

Amen!
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22 comments:

  1. Bill (cycleguy)December 12, 2019 at 2:48 AM

    Amen!

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  2. Jean WiseDecember 12, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    Merry Merry Christmas, Martha!!

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  3. refectingthelightDecember 12, 2019 at 5:32 AM

    Wonderful...thanks for sharing Martha!

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  4. Mevely317December 12, 2019 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful, Martha! Love and hope, indeed!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2019 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you, Myra! Yes, where would we be without love and hope?
      Love and blessings!

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  5. Mary SaylerDecember 12, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks and blessings, Martha. Don't you just love how the wise men (probably astrologers) followed a star to find the Baby Jesus. They found the Lord, then followed God's warning and went home another way. Priceless!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2019 at 9:36 AM

      Yes, Mary, I've always loved the story of the wise men in the Bible, and how God helped them outwit Herod. Glad you liked the poem!
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Galen PearlDecember 12, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    Just caught up on your last several posts. Love your poetry as always, and I also enjoyed those book reviews. Each book sounded wonderful.

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  7. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    Glad you enjoyed the poems, and that you plan to check out Victor's books, Galen. They are awesome!
    Love and blessings!

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  8. Terri DDecember 12, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely, Martha Jane!

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  9. Beckie LindseyDecember 12, 2019 at 2:53 PM

    Amen and Merry Christmas, Martha!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2019 at 4:44 PM

      Amen right back at you, Beckie, and Merry Christmas!
      Love and blessings!

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  10. CherylDecember 12, 2019 at 4:24 PM

    SO thankful for our dear Jesus, born on that dark night - the LIGHT of the world, indeed! God bless you, sweet friend!

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    1. Martha Jane OrlandoDecember 12, 2019 at 4:45 PM

      Forever thankful right there with you, Cheryl! Jesus is the Light of the World and will forever be.
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Karen 'Girl' FridayDecember 12, 2019 at 6:59 PM

    Beautiful and powerful poem on this Scripture, Martha!

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  12. Kim JollyDecember 13, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Martha, thank you for sharing another beautiful poem!

    Love and blessings!

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