My dear precious Jesus,

It is 3:25 Christmas Eve morning and I cannot sleep.  I cannot stop thinking about you.  I am imagining what it must have been like so long ago when you were born and presented to the world.  I seek your face and divine presence just as those lowly shepherds did.

The evening sky was ablaze with heavenly light as the angel announced Your glorious birth:

^{Luke 2: 1-20}

¹And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

²(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

³And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

⁴And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

⁵To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

⁶And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

⁷And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

⁸And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

⁹And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

¹⁰And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

¹⁵And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

¹⁶And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

¹⁷And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

¹⁸And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

¹⁹But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

²⁰And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.  (Isaiah 9:6).

Precious Jesus, I bow my head and heart and simply worship and adore You as my personal Lord and Savior!  Thank you, Father God, for the greatest gift the world will ever know: the everlasting life and abiding presence of Your dear Son and His unconditional love for anyone and everyone who will simply believe and accept Him!

I will never forget the moment and circumstances when I accepted You into my heart, Jesus.  My life was changed forevermore.  There is absolutely nothing that compares or even comes close to Your mercy, goodness and grace.

It boggles my natural mind to know that You, the divine all powerful Almighty God and Creator of this world would humble and wrap Yourself in human flesh just to make Yourself known to me!  You came to identify with me.  You are Immanuel, God with us.  I am so grateful you love me that much and desire to be in an intimate eternal relationship with me!

Jesus, forgive us for getting so preoccupied with all the commercialism and preparation of Christmas instead of focusing and being wrapped up in Your very presence and love which is the true meaning and significance of the Christ in Christmas!

May each one of us slow down long enough to prepare a permanent manger in our heart to receive and abide with You, Jesus, as our personal Lord and Saviour.  May we consciously decide to commit to intimately walk and talk with You forever in all of our ways as You so desire and deserve from us.

My heart is filled with Your peace, love and joy, Jesus!  I bless You and give You all praise, honor and glory.  I love You with all that is within me.  I thank You for loving me and shedding your precious blood on the tree of life to redeem me and reconcile me back to God the Father!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, SWEET JESUS!  TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!  HALLELUJAH AND AMEN!

A Word From Jesus

My dear sweet Nancy,

I thank you and receive your love and birthday blessings with honor and joy.  It delights My heart that you took the time to stop and cherish Me and My love for you.

Relationship cannot happen in a vacuum.  It is a living breathing ongoing thing.  Relationship is a process and it is what I designed mankind for.  So it delights this Father’s heart when My children choose to engage in intimate fellowship with Me.

I honor and respect your free will and do not force you to love Me because that is not love.  I first chose and loved you and made it possible for you to love Me.  My love is supernatural and divine.  Your love is human, however when you chose to receive My love and receive Me as your personal Lord and Savior, I supernaturally shed my divine love abroad in your heart.

When we came into a blood covenant through the shed blood of my dear Son Jesus is when it became possible for you to love with My kind of love.  This is what your journey is all about.  By My Holy Spirit I will teach and lead you into all truth and conform you into the image of My dear Son.  It is a glorious process as you follow Me from faith to faith and glory to glory.

Trust Me and My holy Word for it is your very life, a life of victory and abundance as you walk with Me.  I want you to enjoy your daily moment by moment journey, for I have ordained a glorious plan for your life.

Stick with Me and you will live out the full days and plan I have for you.  Do not be afraid.  Be strong and of good courage knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that I have you firmly in the palm of my hand.  In fact, your name is engraved there because you belong to Me and I love you!  This is true for all of My children in the world.

Let every day be Christmas in your heart for I am the living eternal Christ, the anointed One and His anointing.  As long as you keep me enthroned in the manger of your heart you will experience My everlasting life filled with Me who is your all in all, your strength, Prince of Peace, joy, and perfect love that never fails or gives up on you.

Rest, trust, and make it your lifestyle to have faith in Me and like Me and you will truly be satisfied in this life and the life to come with Me in your heavenly mansion I have prepared for you.

Let your heart be merry and light for I Am the Light of the world and I am making your way bright with My goodness and glory.  Follow Me and let My light in you shine so others will see Me and find their way home to My heart.  In this I am glorified.  Thank you, My child.  I love you with an everlasting love.  Be at peace always for I am always with you!  I will never leave or forsake you.  Let My joy rule and reign in your life.  Selah.

Your Father, Saviour and Lord

Love in Jesus,

Nancy Slocum
A pen in God’s hand giving LOVE a voice

http://Nancy777.com