Dear Children,
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset
that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe
you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during
this time of the year and that it was some of your
predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on
what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I
do appreciate being remembered anytime.
How I personally feel about this celebration can
probably be most easily understood by those of you who
have been blessed with children of your own. I don't
care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate
My birth, just GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Now, having said that let Me go on. If it bothers you
that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene
depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of
Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene
on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that
there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the
town square because there would be many of them all
around town.
Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling
the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree.
It was I who made all trees. You can remember Me
anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you
wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching,
explaining who I am in relation to you and what each
of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one,
look up John 15: 1 - 8.
If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My
birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:
1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the
way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of
love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are
terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know,
they tell Me all the time.
2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to
know them personally. They just need to know that
someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing George complaining about the
wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why
don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying
for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It
will be nice hearing from you again.
4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you
can't afford and they don't need, spend time with
them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came
to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and
remind them that I love them.
5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and
forgive him or her.
6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt
to take their own life this season because they feel
so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that
person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile;
it could make the difference.
7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in
your town calls the holiday, be patient with the
people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a
kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a
"Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing
them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the
store didn't make so much money on that day they'd
close and let their employees spend the day at home
with their families
8. If you really want to make a difference, support a
missionary-- especially one who takes My love and Good
News to those who have never heard My name.
9. Here's a good one. There are individuals and whole
families in your town who not only will have no
"Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any
presents to give or receive. If you don't know them,
buy some food and a few gifts and give them to the
Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in
Me and they will make the delivery for you.
10. Finally, if you want to make a statement about
your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a
Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't
do in My presence. Let people know by your actions
that you are one of mine.
Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself.
Just love Me and do what I have told you to do. I'll
take care of all the rest. Check out the list above
and get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the
ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed
Christmas with all those whom you love and remember :
I LOVE YOU,
JESUS |
