Hidden Jesus Cathy J. Montgomery Christmas 1995 Oh, the rush...oh everyone hurries with a thousand or more worries! There's so much to be done! We all have to run, run, run! Hardly any time to rest-- after all, it's for the best! Or, at least it seems that way to me... time to wrap gifts, to decorate the tree... Must do more cooking, bake a pie or two, so of course, there's alot more to do; Shopping is so harried, but can't forget to buy everything we need and I sure must try To mail the cards I forgot the other day. Oh my goodness, there's got to be a better way! I'll be so glad when this season is through then maybe I can start saving for next year, too! Oh, no!  There's one more thing I forgot... now where did I put that "whatnot?" Hmm...must be under that paper over there. It has to be...it just has to be somewhere! Under the rubbish... why I almost threw it away!! I've had it displayed every Christmas Day... and to think, I almost forgot to bring it out! My, my, my...to think I've forgotten what Christmas is all about! Too much to do, too much to see to-- it's all for this day.... and here it is...put away; Our manger scene wrapped up so tight-- there's Mary, Joseph, and an angel light... there's the wisemen, a donkey, and a cow... there's the shepherd...and...hey! How did the baby Jesus get hidden from me?! Where is the little Jesus?  Where can he be?!

Here's some wrapping paper and string; some bows, and some music to sing... okay, now, where's Jesus, where?! What's a manger without him there? Uh oh!  Now I understand...I see! He's hidden from me--I got too busy with other things, and I must confess I forgot the true meaning of Christmas. Oh, Lord, all this time I put You last; I made this season to be a task, not enjoying the Best Gift You gave me! Sure, it's for Jesus the season's to be-- Jesus--God's best gift forever, it's true! Now, I'm asking you all, too, don't do like I did and forget that Christ is Christmas--let Him in your heart today! You'll be so blest this Christmas Day! And...Jesus won't be just  in a manger display, but, alive in your heart, shining in your life--every day! ************************************* Home              Poem Index              Back               Next