The following is a poem about Easter by Joy Steward, a CMHI community member who generously contributed this poem to the CMHI blog page.
The Glory of the Story
The glory of the story of the baby in a manger
Was born out of deep sorrow within the heart of God.
Though created in His image, made to love and serve Him,
Humanity rejected His divine authority.
God established rules for us to live within safe boundaries,
But self-obsessed, we spurned His love and now are in a quandary.
Our hearts, full bent on evil instead of loving God,
Embrace, in cosmic treason, the deeds that He had banned.
Our mutiny and waywardness placed us in lethal danger.
Our betrayal broke God’s heart and marred our fellowship of love.
We deserved His Holy justice; certain death was His pronouncement
But love incomprehensible His heart of mercy swayed.
Someone had to die to pay the price of sin’s repugnance.
Christ was the only Sinless One who could this debt repay.
So Jesus stepped down from His throne to be the substitution
To fully bear the punishment our treachery deserved.
The baby in the manger grew up to be our Savior
He experienced the reality of our broken sinful world.
Though betrayed and beaten, He did not flinch from His promise
But willingly laid down His life so you and I might live.
The crucifixion of God’s Son was horrid and contemptible
It was the worst day, yet the best, as He emerged unbeatable!
The glory of the story is that Jesus rose again.
Sin, death and hell are conquered; no more debt for sin remains.
The glory of the story is that Jesus paid it all!
There is nothing else for me to do but on His mercy call.
I now have access to God’s grace, for justice has been met.
Now I am forgiven and loved through Christ’s atoning death.
His Holy Spirit grants me the power to fulfill
The purpose for which I was made–to serve His sovereign will.
The glory of the story is my final restoration
When free from sin, I’ll worship Him in total adoration.
Joy Steward 3/29/24
From The Author
Originally from Jamaica, Joy Steward currently resides in Southern California. She is a legally blind grandmother who has written poetry for over six decades. Poetry has provided emotional catharsis through many of her life’s trials and has also served to strengthen her faith. She is also the author of 3 books: “Journey to Joy: An Inspirational Memoir” and two poetry books: “Poetry to Ponder: Good News” and “Poetry to Ponder: Spread the News.” Joy also enjoys playing the piano and accordion by ear.
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