Letter from Jesus at Christmas

"Season greetings to all. It's the month of cakes and candles, joy and surprises, music and cards, fun and enjoyment, gifts and greetings, happiness and decorations. Have a fabulous and colourful month!"

I am sure that all of us got a similar text message at the start of this month.  The television and the Internet have found their way into our homes with options on how we could gift our family and friends, how we could give our homes a makeover, where to stop 'n shop and what not! Yes! It's Christmas time. What does it mean to you? Does it mean just the fun and frolic associated with it or does it mean more to you?

We celebrate the birthday of Jesus on this 'Christmas Day'. Let us read what He thinks of the revelries we involve ourselves in, during this season. Is He happy with what we do? A letter from Jesus. Read on!

(P.S.: This letter was a mail I had received from my friend a few years back! What better time to share it with you than now.)

My Dear child,

     As you well know, we are getting closer to My birthday. Every year there is a celebration in My honour and I think that this year it 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 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 this 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 honour. The dinner table was full of delicious food, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many many beautiful wrapped gifts.

    But do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honour 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. 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 on Me. Since, I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner.

    Everyone in the house was 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 was in his honour! At midnight, all the people began to hug each other; I extended My arms waiting for someone to hug Me and none of them gave Me a hug. 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. And to be a part of it, all you need to do is say, "Jesus, come into my life. I accept you as my Saviour. Forgive me of my past. Give me a brand new future. I invite you to be the Lord of my life."
     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 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.
With lots of love,
Jesus.


Dear friend, Jesus isn't put off by the pleasure that we have. The fact that He is not in the midst of it all saddens Him. But Jesus isn't pushy either. Had He been pushy, He wouldn't have chosen the inn to enter this world. When it was Time for Him to be born, there was room for Him only in the inn.He gladly accepted it. In the same way, He isn't pushy to enter our hearts. He only knocks. If we open our hearts and invite Him, He will gladly come and reside with us forever.

  Yea! So let's celebrate the reason for this season! Celebrate Jesus! Merry Christmas friends!