A Christmas Poem by Elizabeth Suantak

O Brilliant Saviour,

Light of the World,

Who Came unto Earth to Deliver us all

The Prince of Peace whom no darkness could vanquish,

So it bears no wonder

That this fallen world still observes Christmas

But let this be a reminder

To all hearts, both far and near,

For it is written: Stand firm, the Lord’s coming is near

Brothers and Sisters, tis our duty His will be done

On Earth as it is in Heaven,

His Kingdom Come

Thus do not be swayed

by this season’s greetings,

Yes, joy may fill your heart

But is it for the right reason?

Carols and eggnog

Festivities and cheer,

Yet there can be no heaven on Earth

until Jesus Christ is here

The greatest gift of the season

Is your God-given life,

So may you use it for His Glory

— Speak His name into the night

Once the presents have been opened

and the clock strikes :01,

When the special day is over

and the world declares there is no more to be done

You, oh child of Yeshua,

will know this is far from truth,

for His Spirit lives on

regardless of how time moves

I depart from you with this, a small message

But of great duty to bear:

May you use this as a time of drawing closer

To the One who has always been near.

Amen.

— Elizabeth Suantak.