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Monday, December 26, 2005

Christmas, 25/12/05, Sunday

Our relatives came over to our house on Christmas eve..had BBQ and played mahjong until 1 plus..didn't really count down till Christmas..but we did wish each other Merry Christmas when my cousin announced that it was 12 midnight..only the younger cousins and the usual uncles and aunties came..the cousins who're older or are my age didn't come coz they were out with their friends..

Went to 10.30am service church this morn..was really nice..sang Christmas carols to our marvellous Lord and King..it's sooo good to be celebrating His birthday..we then had buffet lunch provided by the church..and then came home..my parents and sister slept..while my other sis, bro and myself tinkered around on our coms..we then went out for dinner at Temasek Club..had mee goreng, hor fun, chicken wings, sotong balls and samosa (the fried triangle thingy..similar to spring roll) while we had fun singing songs (both in tune and out of tune..lol)..had a great time..we started singing and eating from 1900 to 2300..wah..think my throat's going bust..haha..

Overall, didn't really do much for Christmas day..but it still holds alot of meaning..it's a day I get to spend with my family..and it's the day to commemorate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ..that's why it's called Christmas..=) Was just wondering though..Christmas was made for Jesus, but it seems we have changed it to a festival consisting of a whole lot of trees, presents and a big old man in a red suit..where has the true reason that we celebrate this day gone? Does this mean that we Christians aren't sharing the truth with others? I read this email that was sent to me..a letter from Jesus..that's what got me thinking about all these..

LETTER FROM JESUS
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 isgetting closer and closer.

It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people thinkof 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, assortednuts 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 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 agoI 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

Thought-provoking isn't it? I dunno about you, but I sure want to be on His guest list..I'm gonna make my reservations..are you?