Post by Anne Terri on Dec 23, 2013 13:28:46 GMT 1
"GOD'S LIVING BIBLE - THE THIRD TESTAMENT - GOD'S NEW REVELATIONS- GOD'S INSPIRATION - God's Gifts 2012-2013
DECEMBER 2013
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FAMILY
(God Through Anne Terri With The Holy Spirit)
Bringing the traditions together and to life...
DECEMBER 2013
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FAMILY
(God Through Anne Terri With The Holy Spirit)
Bringing the traditions together and to life...
St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, and Santa Claus... how does this meet with Jesus' Birthday?
Let's start at the beginning. But can you? When one speaks and Prays to Me or Jesus, you come to realize that the date of Jesus' Birthday is truly not known to humankind. Learned men and scholars, studying the history of The Holy Bibles of the world, do not have exact time lines. Not only do the times differ between Religions, and Gospel Chapters, traditions do also.
Having come from America. Anne only knew Santa Claus, and what we call the Christmas tree. The Nativity Scene also graced her many Christmases in her little family, and Baby Jesus was always placed in the cradle the morning of Christmas. This was done before she was allowed to open any presents that were under our tree.
Later in Europe, She learned the story of Saint Nicholas, and how he brought gifts to the three, poor girls. Sinterklaas, a tradition mostly celebrated for the children in the Netherlands, and in Belgium by the Dutch and the Flemish, brings forth another Saint Nicholas legend. Sinterklaas travels with another. Peter (''Piet'') who gets on his white horse, and swings a huge sack full of gifts. The way of doing things is mostly Santa like, including chimneys, but Piet isn't what he seems. His story is dark, and within his actuall sack he carried stolen children, who he beat with a stick!
Continue your beautiful traditions. Learn more about them, or make a few of you own. Don't just embrace your traditions with out knowledge. If you do go to Church on Christmas, to a Temple during Hanukkah, or a Mosque during Ramadan, why not bring Me your God with you. How are you thinking? Faith!!!
I Am Waiting for you to acknowledge My Presence. I Am within you for you are part of Me in Spirit, and because I Am everywhere, I Am therefore always with you. With this Knowledge imagine the possibilities.
Many can not get to Church. I can name countless reasons. Churches in Europe aren't as readily available, as in the past, to worship God. Most can't do services in the languages necessary for the parishioners, and are cold, dark, and without friendships.
Soon it will be traditional Christmas for many. Jesus was born more or less, over 2000 years ago. You do not truly know when. Does it matter? December 25th is in His honor, a special moment in time has been captured, that comes with a Christmas Miracle, the knowledge that Thy Kingdom Come.
AMEN”