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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, TV commercials, and in every part of the
world everyone is talking 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 of 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, do you want to know something? 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.
In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close 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; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes
and laughing at everything. They were having a grand 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 sat on the sofa and all the children
ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his
honor!
At midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms
waiting for someone to hug me and do you know, no-one hugged me.
Suddenly 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. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody
shared gifts and you did not get one?
I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.
Every year it gets worse. People only remember the gifts, the parties, to
eat and drink, and nobody remembers me.
I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would
like that you 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, I only want that you believe this with all your heart.
I want to share something 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,
a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements...
Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation 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 the guest list will be invited to the party.
Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because
when
all is ready you will be part of my great party.
See you soon.
I Love you!
Jesus
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