Below is a Christmas poem written by someone who attends Rowville Baptist. It was written and shared last week at a local retirement village. I had the privilege of having it emailed to me and received permission to share it here. Enjoy.
Jesus Invites You In!
Young Mary with Joseph a journey did make
Tho’ pregnant with child, this risk she must take
There were thieves along the way, the road was rough
By the time they reached Bethlehem they had had enough
They were hungry and weary, the babe was due any minute
When they saw the inn they hurried to get in it
They knocked on the inn’s door and asked to lodge there
The innkeeper refused, for their plight he didn’t care.
“No room” he said, you cannot stay,
“Go to the stable, go sleep on the hay”
The tills were overflowing, business was good;
Take in these straggling strangers? Couldn’t see why he should
But he paid a price when “No room” he cried
He missed big time when the shepherds arrived
He never got to hear how the heavenly host did sing
He missed being at the birth of our Saviour and King
We recall this story each year for a reason
Lord, help us reach out to others this season
As the day approaches and we are all set to rejoice
Help us remember those who have no voice
Lord may we not reject with a word or a glance
And say “We have no room”, not give others a chance
With your heart and your eyes help us to see,
And pray for the suffering, for those who aren’t free
We pray for ourselves to do unto others
Remembering always they’re our sisters and brothers
Lord we think of the many souls that are lost
We thank you, you saved us at such a great cost
How thankful we are that You made Yourself known
Visited us as a babe, left behind Your own throne
We are so thankful Lord Jesus, that you love us so much
Others who don’t know You, they too need Your touch
Now as Christmas approaches, You stand at the door
Saying “Come in, come in, there’s always room for more”
– Marlene S
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