Shepherds in the field
our sheep were grazing in the grasses
They need to be well-tended
to be without blemish for the sacrifices.
The sun has long gone to bed.
Suddenly
The nightsky is brighter than day
An angel is standing with us
"Do no fear!" to us he says
Our hearts tremble nonetheless
The heavenly visitor shares his news
"I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all people!"
The Long-awaited Messiah is born today
An angelic choir burst in chorus
"Glory to God in the Highest
and on earth peace among those
with whom He is pleased"
we left the sheep in the field
to sacrifice them
will no longer from sin shield
Our Messiah is born today
We ran to Bethlehem in a hurry
and found Joseph and Mary
holding divinity and salvation packaged in a baby
we glorify and praise God
for fulfilling His Word
One day three decades later
this baby was the Lamb on a cross
the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world
Rose again three days later
-The Perfect Sacrifice
not like the sheep we looked after in the field
sacrificed, and died, just for the next sheep to die later on
The Messiah is alive
His sacrifice perfect
we can rejoice on that day He was born
We rejoice even more today
Until forever
Hallelujah!
Riana Odendaal
October 2019
