My children, My little children...
It is so easy for you to become enveloped in the ways of the world it becomes difficult for you to remember the true reason to celebrate Christmas...My birth in the manger in Bethlehem, so long ago. The commercialism, the frenzy of shopping, the garish decorations, the parties, the preparation of food all entice you away from the true meaning of Christmas.
O, My people, make time for My Word, read the story of My birth so long ago. Get all excited and tell everyone why I was born of Mary, to walk upon earth for a time, to teach the multitudes, to heal the sick and then to die on the cross at Calvary that you might have eternal life with Me.
As you celebrate this Christmas make it a celebration of My birth. Remember the angels singing, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Luke 2:14)
Remember that there was no room in the inn and I was born in a stable and My mother wrapped Me in swaddling clothes and laid Me in a manger.
Remember the angel who appeared to the shepherds, saying to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10,11)
Remember the visit of the wise men, "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the day of Herod the King, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem saying, 'Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." (Matt. 2:1,2)
Remember the gifts they brought, "And when they had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, incense and myrrh." (Matt. 2:11)
Beloved, dwell on the accounts of My birth contained in Scripture and rejoice as you contemplate the significance of My birth in relationship to your salvation. Be persistent in your desire to keep Me in the midst of your Christmas celebrations and My love and blessing shall abound around you.
As you praise Me and worship Me at this holy time it shall be a blueprint for the new year which shall be a time of new beginnings. As the world slides toward destruction in the midst of evil times I shall raise My people up to heights of glory as you serve Me in anticipation of My soon return for My people, My Bride, to be with Me forever.
Go forth, My people, with a fresh anointing, to do great things for Me.
