A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!! Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ

You are cordially invited to

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!

Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ

Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25
but He's always around, so the date is flexible...

Time: Whenever you're ready.
(Please don't be late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun!)

Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there.
(You'll hear Him knock.)

Attire: Come as you are... grubbies are okay.
He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about
new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.

Tickets: Admission is free. He's
already paid for everyone...
(He says you wouldn't have been
able to afford it anyway...
it cost Him everything He had. But
you do need to accept the ticket!!

Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a
far-out drink He calls "Living Water,"
followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!

Gift Suggestions: ; Your life. He's one of those
people who already has everything else.
(He's very generous in return though.
Just wait until you see what He has for you!)

Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth,
Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness,
Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power,
Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
(All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)

R.S.V.P. Very Important!
He must know ahead so He can
reserve a spot for you at the table.
Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future
reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."

Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)!
Hope to see you there! For those of you whom I will
see at the party, share this with someone today!

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CULMEA CRACIUNULUI

Culmea Crăciunului

Oamenii iubesc aceasta sarbatoare, insa nu stiu cum sa scape de Cel Sarbatorit ! Cred ca-i nevoie de mai mult vacarm, de mai mult stres, de inceperea sezonului putin mai devreme, de mai multe cadouri, de mai multe mancaruri delicioase, de mai multe ore in care magazinele si mall-urile sa ramana deschise, de mai multe reduceri de preturi, de mai multe haine noi, de mai multe jucarii, de mai multe sticle de vin, de mai multe prajituri, de mai multa carne, de mai multe lumini, de mai multa muzica, de mai multi Mosi Craciuni, de mai multi reni zburatori, de mai multe concerte, de mai multe petreceri, de mai multi musafiri, de mai multe felicitari, de mai multa voie buna. Intr-un stufaris atat de dens nu-i de mirare ca Sarbatoritul parca s-a evaporat. Oare cand vom intrerupe petrecerea pentru a-l onora pe Sarbatorit? Ati fost vreodata la o zi onomastica si dupa o petrecere de cateva ceasuri, ati plecat acasa iar in ziua urmatoare ati realizat ca sarbatoritul nu a fost la petrecerea respectiva? Nimeni nu a observat, se pare ca a avut o pana de cauciuc si n-a mai venit. Sigur nu! Ati fost la vreo nunta unde petrecerea a fost de nota zece si doar cand trebuia sa plecati acasa, cineva a observat ca de fapt mireasa nu s-a prezentat? Putin probabil. Sarbatoritul este intotdeauna in centrul atentiei, pentru el sunt cadourile, pentru el sunt felicitarile, pe el il onoram cu prezenta. Asa este normal! …Nu insa si la Craciun. Suntem prea egoisti ca sa ne putem focaliza atentia pe Cel ce ar trebui sa fie in centrul acestei sarbatori – Hristos. Asta ar presupune o schimbare radicala de protocol, asta ar presupune ca dorintele Lui sa primeze, asta ar presupune ca El sa fie onorat। Craciunul si-ar pierde sensul actual.

Chris Ratiu

(425) 239-7976

chrisratiu@gmail.com

http://reflectii.com/

POSTAT deasemenea pe http://www.bisericata.com/ro1/December 24, 2009 de Cosmin Pascu