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Hope's Own Prize

Spirit-fed, came three who thus were led by the star the Scriptures had foretold. With faith they journeyed onward that they might behold the One for whom they bore frankincense, myrrh and gold. Those who brought these gifts were men most wise. They found in a child’s eyes Hope’s own prize! Matt: 2: 9-11 (all of chapter 2 in fact, deals with the visit of the wise men.) For John Freeman's New Contest: Faith Verses Poetry Poetry Contest

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John Watt

Date: 5/3/2020 7:07:00 PM

Usually the account of the magi focuses on the gifts, but I like how this one emphasized their faith and hope. After all, they had to travel hundreds, maybe thousands of miles in the desert, based on a star? We know so little about them, but I do believe they had a lot of faith! I enjoyed this write, Andrea.

Robin Davis

Date: 5/7/2014 8:54:00 PM

Andrea What a very wonderful write of faith and love. You captured this event so well and in a different way. Thank you for the great comment on my Lipstick poem.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/5/2012 11:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the "Faith Verses" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/1/2012 10:34:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Andrea...)

Jon Arno

Date: 12/31/2011 10:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning poem Andrea :) Best regards, Jon

Maureen Lefanue

Date: 12/31/2011 4:01:00 PM

Hi Andrea, Thanks for your kind comment. Thank you for this lovely Christmas poem. So glad John has created a Faith Contest because I only write to glorify our Creator. I have no training in poetry whatsoever, and only write what I am inspired by the Holy Spirit to write - 1,400 poems later. May God bless you in 2012 with all the desires of your heart! :) Maureen

John Aaron Green

Date: 12/30/2011 5:02:00 PM

oh,,this is neat,,a wonderful idea,,at such a great time,,you are so gifted,,,my dear friend...............

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/30/2011 9:21:00 AM

Congratulation, my friend, on your own prize. loved it. bl

Ingibo Benson

Date: 12/30/2011 1:25:00 AM

Simple & interesting. Well done

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/29/2011 7:51:00 PM

Andrea Daaaaaah-ling! Congrats to EWE! What an honor! Loved this one on the first time round...my daughter says there were more than 3 gifts but us commoners had to match one gift up per wise guy...lol. I responded to your gmail...won't reply again til early a.m. Following YOUR LIST...oh yeah! Gwendolen

Jon Arno

Date: 12/29/2011 7:35:00 PM

Wouldn't have been cool to have seen it play out in person? :) Great write Andrea...:)

Pokey Lanford

Date: 12/29/2011 7:02:00 PM

Just a wonderful write, Andrea, and congratulations! God bless you always, Pokey

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/29/2011 6:03:00 PM

They were very wise, indeed, Andrea..a beautiful expression of faith you captured in these few words...Congratulations on your fine and well deserved win in the contest. A very Happy New Year to you and family. Love, Annalise

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 12/29/2011 5:30:00 PM

Awesome and wonderful write for this season..Christ is reason for the season and you are able to capture this in your poem..Congratulations on your well deserved win,Andrea.Happy new Year in advance...

Robert Johnson

Date: 12/29/2011 4:48:00 PM

Without the child, we're unreconciled and we'd all just go to hell. Thank God he gave us Jesus Christ in time to toll the bell. Your poem is filled with wonderful gifts. My heart is grateful for how it lifts. Good luck when John decides to rule. If he doesn't pick you high, he's a fool. :) :) :) Listen, I feel the need to comment after that. I'm just rhyming. I don't like being crass.

John Freeman

Date: 12/29/2011 3:22:00 PM

A timely write Andrea,Merry Seasons and Happy new Reasonings in the New Year... I am honored that your chose to enter my contest... My hope is that you find honor in your placement. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/29/2011 1:57:00 PM

Very, very beautiful, Andrea! I'm sure John will love it as much as I do. Best wishes for success in his contest. Wishing you many blessings in the coming year, Carolyn

Daver Austin

Date: 12/29/2011 1:53:00 PM

Enjoyed mucho. What ever happened to Amahl and the Night Visitor, by Menotti? It was very popular back in the 1940s. Of course you remember it....hardy ho, ho, ho! Seriously, you are so young at heart, it makes me feel old. Love, daver

Jack Horne

Date: 12/29/2011 1:49:00 PM

What a lovely piece - and perfect for this time of year, Andrea. Hope this is a BIG winner

Tony Lane

Date: 12/29/2011 1:28:00 PM

Well done Andrea. The table that sits next to the desk where I write is decorated with the three gifts that they brought.

Judy Ball

Date: 12/29/2011 10:15:00 AM

WoW! This is beautiful. Wonderful imagery here. Loved it. Should take first place. God Bless, JB

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/29/2011 7:37:00 AM

just lovely, andie.. how are you?? was ot of town and missed ya so.. stil can't understand nikk's contest, lol... keep on penning!.. whoo... winning huggs! :)

Debra Squyres

Date: 12/29/2011 7:00:00 AM

What a wonderful poem. You've captured the chapter beautifully. Best of luck !!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/29/2011 5:51:00 AM

I commented on this one and it must NOT have taken...weird! I love the scripture you chose, Andrea. The message is as strong as the verses. What would we do or where would we be without Christ's hope? A wonderful write....Hey, off the the turtle pond at the arboretum...gonna see if any box turtles want to be interviewed for my choka poem...hope it's not too cold out there. The sun hasn't peaked our from the covers yet. Gmail...

Kash Poet

Date: 12/29/2011 2:51:00 AM

Very nice poem .I love the ending.Best wishes in john's contest Andrea.