JESUS Part 1 of 8 IN BETHLEHEM

The announcement of Jesus’ birth was not made to those in power.

It was broadcast by the light of one star instead of a huge meteor shower.

When Jesus was but a child Herod searched him out to kill.

Herod was not successful since a prophecy was yet to fill.

Jesus was just a baby but already an enemy of the state.

The secret He was carrying for thirty-three years must wait.

At the Passover feast Joseph looked for sacrificial sheep.

Clinking of silver coins is a sound Jesus would keep.

Jesus was missed on the return trip. They returned thinking He did stray.

“Did you not know I would be in my father’s house?” are the words Jesus did say.

Mary shrugs her shoulders at the explanation Jesus gave.

Jesus was engulfed in mystery by the way He did behave.

When the time came for Jesus to leave home

He may have swept the carpenter shop once more.

Though Mary knew Jesus would leave one day His departure left her heart sore.

Jesus may have given Mary a goodbye hug, brushed away a tear, and stroked her cheek.

After one last tearful hug and kiss the path God planned for Jesus, He must now seek.

Richard E. Funnell