Christian Reflection and Prayer

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, 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 seemed drunk. 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 12 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 to eat and drink,
the gifts, the parties 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
P.S. Please share this message with your loved ones, before
Christmas