A Christmas Acrostic

abecedarian Angels announced a special birth: “Be not afraid!” Born in Bethlehem, Come and see the Christ child, Desire of Nations born in David’s town. Emmanuel means God came to earth, Favored One, first born of Mary. “Glory be to God in the highest” Heaven come down to dwell with men. Israel’s strength and consolation, Judah’s Prince of Peace, He was and is... King of Kings, all-knowing and kind Lord of Lords, lauded and lavished Months later by Magi who marched to His star. Notwithstanding King Herod’s claim, they Outwitted him and offered Christ presents - Provisions which paid for passage - Quick escape to Egypt from the Retaliation of Herod’s rival schemes. Some people, sheep with no Shepherd, Totally reject this account as a theory. Unbelieving souls and others deny Jesus’ Virgin birth, divesting Him of divinity, Wonderful Counselor, Wellspring of faith. X-mas excludes the Christ from Christmas, Yeshua's miraculous birth, which the Zeal of Zion’s God accomplished. written 01 January 2016 ZZZ-001 contest: Writing Challenge 2019 Christmas poems hostess: Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode.