A Strange Christmas Story

I wonder what God was thinking when He decided to come as man,
Surely there was a better way or perhaps a simpler plan.
Why would He choose a virgin girl on that very special day
To enter into the world of man and take our sins away?

I'm sure Joseph must have wondered why Mary was in the plan;
She's just a normal Jewish girl and he a plain old man.
If God is coming from heaven to visit earth below;
There must be a better way that God must surely know.

Why did they have to travel just when the birth was near
Could God not see this coming and remove all doubt and fear?
Why pick a smelly stable filled with animals and no bed
For Mary and baby Jesus to rest or lay their head?

God know what He was doing when He came to the earth;
He planned the day and time and year for our dear Savior's birth.
He came to those who received Him and changed their lives that day;
The wonder of His presence is He does the same today.

This is a strange story of Christmas, one we would not write;
But it's a message of God above turning darkness into light.
His plans are seldom easy nor are they always understood;
But He is the Giver of every Gift and those gifts are always good.

John Duncan, December 2008