Step Away from the Manger

Could there have been a lower place
for the Creator to become a part of the created?

Step away from the manger.
Look to the Healer of broken hearts.

Glance past the swaddled infant.
Set your gaze on the One who makes all things new.

That tiny fist that grasps His mother's finger?
It belongs to the Defender of the universe

The tiny feet that stretch and kick
carry the Savior of the world.

The eyes that close in blissful sleep
saw this night before the foundations of the earth were formed

Angels praise God and shout "Glory to God in the highest heaven!"
the Bright and Morning Star is here, bringing salvation for all mankind!

The shepherds hurry to find this child
Do they know they look upon THE Good Shepherd?

Hear the baby cry and know,
This is the voice that cried IT IS FINISHED!

Step away from the manger.

Look up!

Reach out!

Your Deliverer is here, your longing is over.

Reconciler, Redeemer, Son of God.

He is past tense and present tense and future tense.

The baby was here for a short time.

The Son of God is eternal.

Step away from the manger.

Your salvation is nigh.