What Is Christmas?

The wonder of a baby
So tiny, sweet, and new,
Of angels gladly singing –
The Savior’s here for you!

The joy of startled shepherds
To hear the Lord was near,
Of Mary, now a mother,
Who held a Son so dear.

The love of God to send us
His only Son that day,
Of Jesus to be willing
To come to us that way.

The peace that Christ was bringing
To those once lost in sin,
Of knowing God can welcome
Repentant sinners in.

The spirit of that Christmas
Can still be ours today
If we will stop to wonder
To worship, sing, and pray.

Christina Joy Hommes