Wednesday, December 14, 2011

where's the line to see Jesus?

I love all the lights at this time of the year.
Especially those that point us to the reason for this season.


I heard a song on the radio yesterday...
and it's been playing through my mind ever since.
A beautiful and touching song called...
'Where's the line to see Jesus?'

The song was written by the grandfather of a four-year-old boy...
who saw the long line-up of children waiting to see Santa...
and wondered aloud where the line-up was to see Jesus.
Was this not Jesus' birthday?
Christmas time was approaching, the snow is starting to fall,
Shoppers choosing their presents, people filling the mall,
Children waiting for Santa with excitement and glee.
A little boy tugged my sweater, looked up and asked me,

Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?

As I stood in amazement at this message profound,
I looked down to thank him, he was no where around.
The little boy at the mall might as well have had wings
As the tears filled my eyes, I thought I heard him sing,

Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?
Where's the line to see Jesus? He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents, but Christ gave His life for me.

In the blink of an eye, at the sound of His trump,
We'll all stand in line at His throne.
Every knee shall bow down, every tongue will confess,
That Jesus Christ is Lord.

Where's the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday, why don't we see Him more?
Where's the line to see Jesus? He was born for me.
Santa Claus brought me presents, but Christ gave His life for me.

Where's the line . . .
Where's the line . . .
Where's the line . . .
For the Lord?
Written by Steve Haupt

Are we are in the right line-up?
Let's keep Jesus at the center of our celebrations this Christmas!.
 

21 comments:

  1. Right on Judy! The words really struck me this morning so I found the song on youtube. thanks for posting this. Dairymary

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  2. I just heard that song, via email - and shared it with all my Facebook friends! It's fabulous! Thanks for sharing it here!

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  3. Yes, a hearty "amen" to that. I just heard this song for the first time a few days ago.

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  4. Anyone hearing that song wouldn't forget it quickly. It was nice to be able to read all the words, though, so thank you for that!

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  5. I saw that on Youtube recently. It made me sad.

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  6. Great inspirational for today's post!
    We need to keep that line open.

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  7. I just heard this song for the first time last week. It really points to the true meaning of Christmas, the meaning we all long to celebrate.

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  8. I love this song...thanks for reminding me of it. I'll be waiting to hear it on the radio.

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  9. Beautiful reminder. Love those Christmas lights on that house. Fabulous. I want to be in the right line...the one to see Jesus! Blessings Judy.

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  10. From the mouths of babes! Such a profound truth!

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  11. This song always tugs at my heart too.

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  12. I haven't heard this song yet but it sure strikes a chord. Ann Voskamp tells how, years ago, her young son said, "Isn't it Jesus birthday? What do we give Him?" and that changed the way their family gives gifts.

    http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/12/when-christmas-gets-radical-whose-birthday-is-it-really/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HolyExperience+%28Holy+Experience%29

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  13. I haven't heard this song ... yet, but found the story behind it to be so touching. The words are wonderful, as is the light display.

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  14. Judy, what a great post. I found the song on YouTube and it was terrific. Thanks for sharing the words...

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  15. I've seen a video for this song on Youtube...very touching and true....

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  16. This sounds like a wonderful song, Judy. Let us hope there will be long lines to see Jesus every day!

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  17. I've heard that song too this Christmas season! What a blessing and a great question for reflection!

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  18. I never heard that song and I really like the words. As I read the words, it struck a chord with me too. Where are the lines? I must admit though, that I have seen more mangers than other years and that is thrilling. Thanks for sharing the words to that song.

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  19. Wonderful song! I posted it on my facebook. It really got to me too.

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