From Isaiah 35:10: “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
God hears cries of anguish
Transmitting hope from above
Heaven’s spirit of joy
Assigning Bethlehem’s love
Out of darkness, light comes
Raising everlasting peace
Filled with harmony’s joy
Granting New Covenant’s lease
Patience fills righteous hearts
Waiting, Savior shall arise
His birth will bring great joy
Shepherding salvation’s prize
Virgin filled with Spirit
Bearing Father’s only Son
Grace reaches out with joy
Praising all that will be done
Prophecy’s truthful sight
Sharing Father’s divine plan
Hearts nourished with His joy
Kneeling before Son of Man
From Psalm 146:8-9: “The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the strangers; He upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked He brings to ruin.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Thank you for this beautiful message, Richard. “Out of darkness, light comes” Amen and “we beheld His Glory.”
LikeLiked by 2 people
Suzette, thank you for adding your voice of witness to this poem. Indeed, a Savior’s light will bring the world a new kind of peace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes indeed! Amen to that Richard. Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is beautifully told, my friend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Kymber, I appreciate your kind words of affirmation. May this Advent journey bring you peace found in our Savior’s light.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A beautiful poem Richard for this one third Sunday of Advent
LikeLiked by 2 people
Eileen, I appreciate your kind words of affirmation. May the peace of Advent share its bright Light.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jesus our light of the world 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Amen. Matt, your thoughts add to the poem’s outlook. Blessings.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen 🙏, Richard. Beautiful.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Rainer, I appreciate your words of affirmation. God’s peace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful poem in this season of Advent!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Linda, thank you for sharing this affirmation of the Advent journey. May the anticipation of the season bring you greater peace.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Spirit of Joy (Third Sunday of Advent) – QuietMomentsWithGod
Love this
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jim, thank you for reading. May the joy found in our Savior’s birth continue to burn brightly in your ministry.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person