An Invitation To My Birthday Party
As you know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Each year a celebration is held in my honor, and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time many people shop for gifts. In every part of the world, radio announcements, TV commercials, and people talk about my birthday. It is nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me.
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. However, today no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they do not know the meaning of the celebration. Last year a great party was held 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 MY day came I was left outside. They closed the door in my face. I wanted to be with them and share their table. I was not surprised by their reaction.
Since I was not invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; some were drunk. Some were telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a great time. To top it all, a big, fat man, who was dressed in red and wore a long, white beard, entered the room, yelling, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” He sat on the sofa. All the children ran to him, saying, “Santa Claus, Santa Claus”, as if the party were in his honor! At midnight the people began to hug each other. I extended my arms, waiting for someone to hug me. But, no one did. Suddenly, they began to exchange gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When the gifts had been opened, I looked to see if there was one for me. There was no gift for me. I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left.
Every year it gets worse. People only remember parties and gifts, and nobody remembers me. I would like you to allow me to enter your life this Christmas. I would like you to recognize the fact that two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you on the cross, to save you. Today, I want you to believe this with all your heart. Soon 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. If you want to attend, I will make a reservation for you and write your name in 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 invitation will be left outside. Do you know how you can answer this invitation? It is by accepting Me, Jesus, as your Lord and Savior. I'll be waiting for you to attend my party.
See you soon. I love you!!
JESUS
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