C is for Christ The baby she bore H is for Hope The shepherds adore R is for Rejoice Our praises begin I is for Innocence Never to sin S is for Star That shone in the sky T is for Truth On Christ we rely M is for Miracle Of unfathomed worth A is for Angels Proclaiming His birth S is for Savior Who came down for man To save us from sin God’s perfect plan May Christmas spell blessings From heaven above And fill your hearts With peace, joy, and love.
“And the shepherds came with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:16)
A manger or crib is a wooden or stone feeding trough or food box that holds hay for farm animals. They were stored in stables or caves, where animals were kept for shelter. Mary chose this cradle for Jesus. It was soft, the bed was up off the ground, and the sides tall enough to keep the baby safe. Why did God allow this? Because it was His perfect plan. Jesus is our source of nourishment. We can go to Him anytime and never go hungry. Jesus, born on the first Christmas, is food for our souls.
“I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)