From Isaiah 40:3-5: “A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.'”
Earth filled with gloom and doom
Sinful and fallen race
World empty of joy’s light
Love transforms from God’s grace
Love comes from the Father
Love bringing God to earth
Love for our salvation
Love born in His Son’s birth
Angels proclaim great news
Majestic, glorious
Never-ending peace sent
God’s love victorious
Christ delivers God’s love
Replacing life’s darkness
Silence and confusion
Overcoming starkness
Compassion sharing hope
Shepherd gathers His lambs
Lighting the world with love
Grace breaking sin-filled dams
Sunrise leads to Jesus
His Kingdom never ends
Rejoice in His Glory
Rising Son’s love now mends
From Ezekiel 34:15-16: “I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.”
This final poem completes the series posted on each Sunday during Advent. If you missed any of the previous Advent-inspired poems, here are the links:
Thanks for this gorgeous poem! It gave me hope and joy. 🌟
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Susan, thanks for reading this poem. I enjoyed writing the Advent poetry series as it provided me with an opportunity to make the journey as well over the four weeks. May God’s peace continue to light the way for you in the coming year.
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Love this poem and enjoyed this series. Blessings brother.
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Ranier, I appreciate you reading and sharing these thoughts. May God’s peace continue to light the way for you in the coming year.
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Thank you for completing these fabulous series.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
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Crissy, you are quite welcome. Thank you for following the series. It was a fulfilling journey for me personally.
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So good to hear.
God’s richest blessings for the coming week.
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Such a beautiful poem Richard, filled with so much Love, Light and Hope, all which are needed in big supply at this particular time. Blessings.
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Leola, I appreciate you sharing your wonderful perspective. My writing journey during this Advent season has been a blessing.
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Amen..Beautiful.
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Christ, the love of God…
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Amen! My writing journey during Advent was a very fulfilling one for my own walk of faith.
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Aww
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Inspiring poem! Thank you!
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Dawn, thanks for reading. The entire Advent poetry series was a fulfilling journey for me personally. God’s peace!
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