Big Birthday Celebration . . .
I received this invitation that I just had to pass on.
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Dear loved ones,
As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor, and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements and TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is saying that my birthday is getting closer and closer.
It is really very nice to know that at least once a year some people
think of Me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful for all that I did for them, but in these times no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods , pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite, and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor, and they didn't remember to send Me an invitation. The party was for Me, but when that great day came, I was left outside; they closed the door in my face. And . . . I wanted to be with
them and share their table.
Truthfully, that didn't surprise Me because in the last few years all
have closed their doors to Me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking, and there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything, having a grand ol' time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling, "Ho, ho, ho!" He seemed drunk as he sat on the sofa, and all the children ran to him screaming, "Santa Claus, Santa Claus", as if the part y were in his honor.
At midnight all the people began to hug each other. I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug Me, but no one did! Then they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if maybe there was one for Me. After all, how would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you didn't get a one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.
Every year it gets worse. People only remember the eating, the drinking, the gifts, the parties, and nobody remembers Me. I would like it if this Christmas you would allow Me to enter into your life. I would like it if you would recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, my only desire is that you believe this with all your heart.
I want to share something further with you. As many didn't invite Me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined. I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations, and there is one for you. I want to know if you wish to attend, and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book.. Only those on my guest list will be invited to the party; t hose who don't respond to the invitation will be left outside. Be prepared so that when all is ready you can be part of my great party.
See you soon! I love you, Jesus
P.S. Please share this message with your loved ones before CHRISTmas!
