• ‘While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.’ Luke 2: 6-7

    Take a drive to the corner
    And what will you see?
    A multi-million dollar home
    That is lit with Christmas lights on all sides

    Take a look through the window
    And what will you see?
    A Christmas tree with presents
    Presents that were sure to cost a fortune

    Take a glance at the little son
    And what will you see?
    A child who can’t sleep
    Full of impatience to open those presents

    “My child, My child,
    Don’t you see the folly of your ways?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you see something is missing in the picture?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you see the world has changed?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you see how forgotten I am?”

    Take a walk downtown
    And what will you see?
    Two contrasting lifestyles
    The rich and the poor, those with money, and those without

    Take a walk through the mall
    And what will you see?
    Everywhere are people
    People buying useless, thousand dollar presents

    Take a walk outside that mall
    And what will you see?
    Beggars on the street
    Beggars asking for enough money just to get by

    “My child, My child,
    Why do you give everything to those with everything?
    My child, My child,
    Why do you give nothing to those with nothing?
    My child, My child,
    Why has this holiday become so superficial?
    My child, My child,
    Why has this holiday’s true meaning become hidden?”

    Take a step back in time
    And what will you see?
    A tiny babe in a manger
    A manger surrounded by animals on all sides

    Take a step around the corner
    And what will you see?
    Shepherds on their way
    To worship the tiny, helpless, babe

    Take a step to the open plain
    And what will you see?
    Angels singing loudly,
    “Glory to God in the highest! Peace on Earth!”

    “My child, My child,
    Don’t you see My Son came to save you?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you see He is worthy of all praise?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you want to join the angels?
    My child, My child,
    Don’t you see the real meaning of Christmas?”

    “My child, My child,
    Why won’t you acknowledge Me?
    My child, My child,
    Why do you ignore all the evidence towards Me?
    My child, My child,
    Why don’t you realize all you need to do is reach out?
    My child, My child,
    Why don’t you reach out, and I will carry you?”

    “My child, My child,
    Let me hold you in My arms of love
    And you will never be alone again
    And I will never let you go.”