The Message of Good News - Christmas 2018

An angel appeared in the temple,

Good news was his to bring!

Good news of one to prepare the way

For the Redeemer, Saviour, King!

An angel appeared to Mary,

Good news from the Holy One!

Good news for unholy sinners -

The birth of God's only Son!

An angel appeared to Joseph,

Good news to him and his wife!

Good news to those dead in their sins,

One comes, who gives people life!

An angel appeared to shepherds,

Good news filled their hearts with joy,

Good news from the town of Bethlehem,

A righteous baby boy!

A sign appeared in the brightest sky,

Good news for men from afar,

Good news of light to fill men's souls,

The Bright and Morning Star!

A cruel rugged cross upon a hill,

Good news for all mankind,

Good news for those lost in their sin,

Redemption they will find!

An empty tomb: no person there,

Good news, God's Son has risen,

Good news for those trapped by sin's snare -

Release from Satan's prison!

The message of salvation comes:

Good news to those who hear!

Good news of new life, hearts reformed,

The Lord of all draws near.

© Carolyn Davison 13th November 2018

The Journey - Easter 2018 Poem

From the glorious splendour of heaven

You came to your mother's womb,

To live a servant's life on earth

Your journey - an empty tomb.

From the adoration of angels rejoicing,

To a world full of sin, pain and loss;

A time of mock trial and scorning!

Your journey - a cruel wooden cross.

From the fellowship of Your dear Father

To a people in need of much pardon.

Such anguish, no joy, and deep sorrow

Your journey - a dark, lonely garden.

But rejoice in the journey of Jesus,

Without it our God would be hidden;

No salvation, no peace with the Father!

Rejoice Jesus Christ is now risen!

Cry out "Hosanna in the highest!"

For Jesus now sits on the throne.

His journey of pain and of sorrow

Was travelled that He would atone!

Be filled with great adoration,

For King Jesus rules all the globe!

He's trodden the paths of great suffering,

He's travelled the cold lonely road.

His life brings good news of salvation,

His death brings us peace with our God.

Give thanks to the Son of His Father

For life's weary road, He has trod!

©Carolyn Davison 13th March 2018