A letter from Jesus
Dear Children,
It has come to my attention that many 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 Santa's 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. Not just during
Christmas time, but all through the year. You don't have to
know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing the president complaining about the
wording on the cards his staff sends out this year, why
don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him
and his family? 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 and words that you are one of mine.
Don't forget; I am Jesus 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
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