There is a way that God in heav’n…would have His children live on earth,
A way so clearly shown to us…by Him who came through virgin birth.
And yet we seem to think at times…that evil never tested Him,
Nor did He suffer any trials…or tempting which might lead to sin.
‘Tis false to ever think this way…because He suffered just as we,
And bore on our behalf a Cross…of searing pain and agony.
It is because of what He did…that we might live a diff’rent life,
A life reflecting peace and love…resisting greed and hateful strife.
For He who died so we might live…now asks of us a choice to make,
A choice to let Him reign within…so we might then live for His sake.
It isn’t true as some might teach…that life eternal has no cost,
And yet that cost is oh so small…compared to always being lost.
It means to die to selfish gain…and what the world sees of great worth,
So that more dear than finest gold…might become ours right here on earth.
Such came revealed in simple form…yet long foretold by prophets past,
T’was but a child and yet a King…who brought a kingdom that would last.
A righteousness and peace and joy…without which God would never see
His image shining out from those…created as was meant to be.
So thus it is we pray today…His kingdom come, His will be done
On earth just as in heav’n above…a way shown to us by God’s Son.
It’s in His footsteps we’re to walk…for then His Presence never leaves,
Yet oft are times that we forget…and stray from paths where God agrees.
When this takes place, then Mercy calls…saying repent and turn around,
And standing once again we find…ourselves to be on holy ground.
December 25, 2016
