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      HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS 
      
      
        
      
      
      “And the child grew, and 
      waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon 
      him.” 
      
      Luke 2:40 
       
      Why is it that we will sing Happy Birthday to everyone but Jesus? We need 
      to realize that it hurts Him and breaks His Heart when we ignore His 
      Birthday or treat it just as a time to get together with family and 
      friends and give gifts. 
       
      This wonderful Baby was born to give Light, Hope, Salvation, Peace, and 
      Joy to the world. We need to understand, however, that He is not a Baby 
      now. He grew up and became obedient to His Father and willingly laid down 
      His Life for you and I so that we might know the fullness of His Love. 
       
      The best way we can honor Him on His Birthday is by thanking Him for all 
      He has done for us and by being kind and patient to one another. The Bible 
      says, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My 
      brethren, ye have done it unto Me”. Let’s give Jesus a special Birthday 
      Gift and spread His Love to family and friends and those who are lonely. 
      
      
      December 10, 2004 
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