Born King of the Jews

A baby born in Bethlehem Was born to be King of the Jews, But the Jewish people knew him not; To them it was unwelcomed news. The Magi found out secretly Where the babe could be found. They followed a bright star in the East To where the babe in swaddling clothes was bound. These three wise men worshipped the young child, And gave gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. They were warned in a dream not to tell Herod, And this set Herod in a frenzied stir. Joseph and Mary escaped to Egypt And lived in that land that was foreign, Until the death of this evil king Made it safe for the family to return. Although born to be King of the Jews, Christ was rejected by his own. A few shepherds acknowledged him, But most left him well alone. As a babe, Christ was protected, By His Father who reigned on high, But He grew up to become the sacrifice That many still choose to deny. Born King of the Jews of old, His miracle birth was not acknowledged. His people hadn’t read the scriptures; This prophecy left disadvantaged. It was only after His disappearance, And King Herod’s killing spree, That some of the Jews acknowledged, What the true origins of this child might be. The gift that was so precious Was ignored by God’s planned receivers. So carried away by their own importance, Instead of studied, determined believers. Are we any different today? Do we know the man born King of the Jews? Are we passionate about His lost people And shout about His gospel news! At Christmas we should show Christ homage, And look to the nativity scene; Not be like the Jews who ignored Him, Except for those with a dream. He was the greatest gift of all time, From our Father with a heart of love. Although born King of the Jews, He was conceived by heaven above. Copyright © Maureen LeFanue 2011 www.godsgreetings.org