Angels
Remember Christmas
Dear Gay,
As
I write this note, angels up here in The Heavenlies are recalling the night
Jesus was born. I wasn’t one who made an
appearance two thousand years ago, but the heavens are abuzz with recollections
from those who did. Watching the humans celebrate the most important birth ever
known to mankind brings jubilation among us, and Jesus especially beams His
approval.
Angels
had a lot to do with the natal miracle. Zacharias received a visit from one of
us. So did Mary—and then one materialized also to Joseph in a dream. The heavenly messengers delivered the news to
these favored people that Jesus was coming to earth as a baby. This news must
have been a shocker to all of them, especially Mary and Joseph, but my favorite
part of the story is the shepherds.
Anna,
my friend, was among those who appeared to the sheep caretakers on the
hillside. With her beautiful soprano voice, she can make the heavens resonate.
As gifted as she is, Maestro Superior nonetheless rehearsed her and the angelic
choir for a long time. Now mind you, we
really don’t have time pieces or calendars up here, so I can’t tell you how
much they prepared, but it was regularly.
Their scheduled performance was one of utmost importance.
Everyone
residing in The Heavenlies knew Jesus was to leave His glory and be born human.
And yet, He would remain God. Amazing,
isn’t it? No one had ever done that
before, and no one ever will again.
Anna
told me how terrified the shepherds were when the angelic host appeared. One of our angel rules is that we don’t panic
humans, but it was necessary that night. Right?
The angels had the divine appointment to announce the birth of the
Messiah. Wow! Can you imagine? Every angel up here wanted to be in that
group, but the Father selected only a few.
The
shepherds reacted just as expected—they went to Bethlehem to see the miracle.
How thoughtful of the Father! He gave the good news first to a labor force
considered a lowly profession by others.
The Father is awesome when He does things such as that, and He does them
continually—for angels and humans.
The
guys who took care of sheep had nothing of monetary value to give the Christ
Child. Wise men from the east brought expensive presents later. But as you
know, the Father only wants the gift of love for His Son. That’s the perfect gift, and it is one each
of us—human or angel can give. The Shepherds gave the Christ Child their heart
that night.
One
reason I enjoy the shepherd’s part so much is that they didn’t allow insecurity
to interfere with their opportunity. They worried not about inferior clothing,
lack of funds, absence of education and prominence. Ignoring human prejudice,
they went to Bethlehem. I wish you could hear them right now talking about that
glorious night—even though they have resided in The Heavenlies for many earthly
years, they never tire of telling the story. Do humans take the story for
granted? I hope not.
Well,
Gay, I must go. We have a huge birthday
celebration planned, and I don’t want to miss it. All residents of The
Heavenlies wish a blessed Christmas and Holy Days for each of you. For many of our recent arrivals, this is their first Christmas up here. Their eyes are filled with wonder, and although it was good for them down there, they love their new home and the miracle of Christmas from a fresh perspective. I’ll return
to your wonderful planet in the year numbered 2015. Maybe the Majesty of Heaven will
allow me to see all the humans I’ve helped to connect. I’d love to check in on Tom, Marcy, and sweet Hope.
They were my first assignment. Oh! And I can’t forget the others. Especially
little Mandy. She was my last mission.
I’m told this next year I’ll be on a cruise to Mexico. Oh horrors! I dread the
ocean.
Love and blessings,
Sarah
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