Christmas is a trip to the Wonderland <br />when darkness turns into nights of sparkling lights <br />when despair is met by the Star of Hope <br />when want is reached by generous hands. <br /> <br />Christmas is a trip to God's Kingdom <br />when oppressive rulers in the land are checked <br />by the lowly and humble Servant, <br />when hatred is overcome by Love, <br />when the sinned-against grant forgiveness <br />to the sinners; and when blessings <br />are shared so that all may abundantly live. <br /> <br />Christmas is magic and myth <br />and yet made real in the historical Jesus. <br />The magic of love cleanses and renews human hearts. <br />The myth of magic, the Hope of Mankind, <br />points to the Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. <br />_________________________ <br />December 27,2012<br /><br />Elizabeth Padillo Olesen<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/christmas-and-magic/
