"The Steps You Took, I Take" - a Christmas Poem

               

Merry Christmas, Everyone!  Isn't this picture  touching?  Joseph wondering over the new Baby while his young wife rests after an exhausting labor and delivery...a much more realistic portrait than the typical Nativity scene!
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Now go back in Time with me...
         


                                 The Steps You Took, I Take 


                               How rich am I to have your Book!
                                that follows all the steps You took

                                to show your love and let us trace
                                the depth of your amazing Grace!

                                (Before the world, Time un-begun,
                                the Lamb was slain, Death left un-done.)

                                I hear the shout the angels raise
                                and run to hold the Babe they praise;

                                seek You with Magi, full-aware
                                that it's your Star that leads us there.

                                I listen in as You spellbind
                                the Temple teachers with your mind;

                                then join the Twelve You called apart
                                to learn the secrets of your heart.

                                I vow to own the One I know
                                and never fear the rooster's crow;

                                then stand with Mary, as hearts break,
                                and feel darkened Golgotha quake...

                                ...now spread the wonder - hope anew!
                                Your tomb's unsealed, your words come true!

                                Through your life, my new life's begun;
                                now You and I walk on as one.

                                And, though much to come is still un-penned,
                                You've told me how The Story ends!

                                                                                               (Becky Rhon)
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May you all have a wonderful, joy-filled Christmas, and be filled with strength and passion to continue into the New Year, as you "walk on as one" with The Child...our Teacher...our Savior...our Friend!