Jesus Is Real

December 22, 2024
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
Christmas greetings to all my fans from around the world, near and far.
 
It's been a busy, busy year once again here at the North Pole.  Every year seems to get busier than the last, either that, or I'm getting older and slowing down.  Mrs. Claus believes it to be the latter.  At any rate, things are almost ready and in place for my annual race around the world.  Though I might be slowing down, the guys on my team remain young, energetic, and are ready for our annual Christmas Eve trek.  This year they've been on a high protein diet to lose weight and hopefully move faster with a little more agility than last year.  Do you know that there are some naughties out there who shoot their missiles even at Santa’s sleigh?  Where's the Christmas cheer in that?  In fact, recently I received an application from a new reindeer by the name of Stealth.  He promises to get me through areas of the world where missiles are flying when the only thing flying on Christmas Eve should be me with my sleigh. 
 
If you're wondering why I'm even contemplating taking on any new reindeer, it's because Dasher and Donner are asking about early retirement.  Do they live in a fantasy world?  But I think I'll be able to talk some sense into them once they find out that it’s always open season on unemployed reindeer.  Besides, there is no hay stored away in a retirement plan for any on the team.  
 
But I need to tell you this little bit of history.  I was there on the night Jesus was born in Bethlehem.  Those fleet-footed shepherds beat me to the manger door by only a couple of hours .  I heard the glorious voices of the angels as they sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”   As I closed my eyes to visualize peace on earth, the shepherds made haste and ran to see baby Jesus.  Truth of the matter is that while I had my eyes closed a deep peace did fall over me.  I fell asleep. 
 
What is the moral of this story?  Jesus is real.  My reindeer and I are just a story.
 
Pastor Allan
 
 
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