These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

When Was He Born?

How do we celebrate the day,
that Jesus came to make us new
when it's unknown as some folks say
uncertainty, that's through and through?

The 25th of this last space
upon the calendar each year
to mark His Birth, the Son, Whose Grace
redeems to save as free and clear.

What difference does it really make,
one day for His most unique birth?
Should other days a backseat take
when ev'ry day shows His great worth?

Do humans on great Christmas day
show JOY, that Jesus Christ was born?
Or do we lust for gifts' display
when soon the "toy" is old and worn?

The sheep were watched throughout the night.
The Babe was born, in a manger laid.
Concern for both, if winter's plight
were true upon the choice we've made.

Was He sure born in the 0 year?
Was He sure born in winter's chill?
Do skeptic's have a doubt, that's clear?
Do mysteries negate God's Will?

The JOY for ev'ry trueborn heart,
the Hope for ev'ry redeemed child,
the days of Grace, that ever start
is that He came in Truth, unguiled.

by Jay O’Toole
on December 8th, 2025