Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 1

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
~ Isaiah 9:6

Tomorrow’s the day
Celebration of Christ’s birth
Beautiful Savior

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 2

So they hurrying off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen,
which were just as they had been told.
~ Luke 2:16-20

Jesus Christ our Lord
Lying in a manger bed
Man’s treasure on Earth

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 18

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
~ Luke 2:13:14

Jesus Christ is born
God and sinners reconciled
Praise and joy abound

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 19

After they had heard the king,
they went on their way,
and the star they had seen when it rose
went ahead of them until it stopped
over the place where the child was.
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
On coming to the house,
they saw the child with his mother Mary,
and they bowed down and worshiped him.
Then they opened their treasures
and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
~ Matthew 2:9-11

Behold the Glory
Star of wonder and delight
Hope for the nations

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 20

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
~ Luke 19:20

God’s promise in Christ
A manger with a mission
Peace for all mankind

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 21

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
~ Isaiah 9:6

And the peace of God
Which transcends understanding
Comes through Jesus Christ

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 23

When they saw the star,
they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
~ Matthew 2:10

The star in the sky
Shines brightly for all to see
Bringing hope and joy

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 24

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel.
~ Isaiah 7:14

Our Immanuel
The One true hope for mankind
God is with us all

Christmas Haiku 2015 Countdown 25

The most wonderful time of the year gets its own special dedication of Haiku! So enjoy the countdown to Christmas in a different way.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
~ John 3:16

Reverence and awe
He sacrificed all for us
Bringing salvation

1 Day of Christmas

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“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
~ Luke 2:14 ~

Let His Light shine on
Bringing hope goodwill to all
Merry Christmas!!