’Twas the Night Before Christmas

by Dr. Anthony Murphy writer

’Twas the night before Christmas
and out on the road,
Joseph and Mary headed
for their evening abode.

The Bethlehem Inn
was what they had in mind.
But, all the rooms were full
and nothing could they find.

“Wait!” said a man
that worked at the Inn.
“I know a place you can stay,”
he said with a grin.

It's not very nice,
but it is warm and dry.
Mary nodded a thank you
and let out a  sigh.

He took them to a stable
and showed them a warm, dry stall.
This isn't what they had in mind
for the greatest baby of all.

Joseph fixed a bed in the stall,
He then helped Mary with the birth.
What an awesome feeling to hold
the most important baby on earth.

The baby was named Jesus,
just as the Bible had foretold.
He lived the perfect sinless life,
as told by the prophets of old.

He grew in strength and stature,
and amazed the crowds each day
with all His wisdom and miracles.
“Who is this?” is all they could say.

His birth was a miracle,
and salvation is too.
Accept Him as your Savior
He gave His life for you.

Jesus wants to be your Savior,
and also your best friend.
He'll never leave or forsake you.
He'll be with you ’til the very end.

Now you can chose Heaven or Hell.
But, that's your only choice.
Accept Jesus as your Savior today
and let all the heavenly host rejoice.