Nativity Narrated the A-B-C Way

Afar from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth traveled Joseph and Mary Behooving the call of Caesar Augustus’ census decree for the citizenry Complying did they for the fulfillment of a prophecy held as mystery David’s City, Bethlehem, headed they for Joseph was of David’s ancestry. Expectant steward father and obedient chosen mother journeyed together Faithfully following God’s will, cognizant of His protection and power Giving themselves to His leading until they were ushered to a manger “His will be done,” they both expressed for the birth of the Deliverer. “Immanuel – God with us, His name would truly mean,” Joseph professed “Jesus should He be called as told by the angel,” Mary confessed “King of kings” the Son of the highest by whom mankind will be blessed “Love of God Bearer” He be since He will save those from sin oppressed. Miraculous indeed! Jesus’ birth brought to the world wonderful changes Night so dark became a glorious event transcending throughout all ages Overwhelmed was Bethlehem with divine iridescence as spoken by the sages “Peace on earth, Hosanna in the highest,” angels heralded upon the ranges. Quickening hope-rays moved the shepherds into a quivering Redemption they saw while their vision was illumined by God’s working “Saviour, Christ the Lord is born,” heard they from hosts of angels singing Tidings of joy, love, and peace reached them, Messiah’s incarnation testifying. United in spirit, the shepherds worshiped the new born King with sincerity Verily their hearts were filled with awe in exalting God’s Son in His humanity Wrapped in swaddling cloth was he, laid in bed of hay, showing His humility. Xenial to their guests, the blessed family welcomed the wise men who came with jubilation Yearning to magnify His name, they offered presents: gold, frankincense, myrrh midst adoration Zestfully grateful to the Almighty for His gift, eternal life of assured and victorious salvation. December 18, 2021 Honorable Mention, "Nativity New Poems" Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper; judged on 1/18/2022.