the Barnabas Blog...

...a sampling of Scriptures, poems & devotional thoughts from a fellow pilgrim plus selections from other writers that hopefully will bring encouragement and hope to the weary traveler. We wish to provide hope in the midst of your storms and challenge you to bless others as you have been encouraged. Be refreshed! Leave encouraged! Have a great day! "...that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." - Romans 15:4b (ESV)

Sunday, January 27, 2008

That Night

Mary conceived
Joseph protected
Innkeeper accommodated
Straw cradled
Baby slept
Cattle lowed
Shepherds watched
Angel announced
Shepherds trembled
Angels sang
Shepherds visited
Mary pondered
Salvation birthed
Mankind delivered
Prophecy fulfilled
God smiled.

~ David W. Fisher
December 19/07