John the Baptist Dec 22— A voice in the desert crying Like Elijah in days long gone. Make ready for the Lord. Be forgiven of your wrongs. He baptized in Jordan’s water, proclaiming the day is neigh, The sandals of who is coming,  He’s not fit to even untie.

Zachariah Dec 21— Elizabeth’s aged husband    Burning incense in the Temple Had an angelic vision A message seemingly simple Yet Gabriel’s word he doubted Incurring the Angel’s wrath So silenced was his tongue Till the promise came to pass.

Elizabeth Dec 20  Who am I that the mother Of my Lord should come to me? She said to the virgin Mary Who shared her ecstasy  Another tale of blessing Given in old-age A child for special mission To set the savior’s stage

Isaiah Dec 19  Prophetic voice proclaiming A maid shall bear a son Who’ll be called Emmanuel God’s only begotten one Sang songs of a Suffering Servant Pain, humiliation to endure By his passion and death, our Salvation would procure

Bathsheba Dec 18 King David saw her bathing Her beauty he desired Had her husband killed After a son he had sired That child did not survive Despite prayers and tears Another son was given In Jesus’ genealogy he appears

David Dec 17 The youngest son of Jesse A mere shepherd boy Proved that in his hands  A slingshot’s not a toy A flawed man yet kingly Adulterer and psalmist God’s chosen linage From which a savior’s promised

Jesse Dec 16 From the root of Jesse A blossom will appear Bearing kingly fruit Hoped for through the years Down the centuries pining For the one who frees us From the fall of AdamOur King and Savior, Jesus.

Joshua Dec 14 Large were the sandals.    God called him to fill Leading the chosen people Required all his skill At the walls of Jericho When all seemed lost, forlorn The walls they came a tumbling With blasts from his horn

Exodus Dec 13 Anticipating freedom Sharing the sacred meal The last and deadly plague The Israelites would not feel Yet witnessing God’s might Trust did not erase fears In frustration God declared They’d wander 40 years