"Twas the Night before Jesus Came" poem

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Our family was able to spend time together and it was wonderful. This is a poem I heard a few days ago and I'm just now finding the time to post it. Now yes, I do realize Christmas has passed, but the meaning of this poem was too good not to share.
I hope you enjoy reading, "Twas the Night before Jesus Came"

'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house
Not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf with care
In hopes that Jesus would not come in there.
The children were dresseing to crawl into bed,
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head,
And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap.
When out of the East there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here.
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray
I knew in a moment that this must be THE DAY!
The light of His face made me cover my heard
It was Jesus! Returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.
In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name;
When He said, "it's not here," my head hung in shame.
The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without sound
While all of the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late;
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight.
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.
In the words of this poem the meaning is clear;
The coming of Jesus is soon drawing near,
We'll find that the Bible was true after all.

I pray that each of you will be able to experience the true love of Jesus and accept Him as your personal Savior. Try to follow Him everyday that you live. He is always there for you and me.