A Canine Christmas Analogy

I too have many similar traditions listed here. We have a manger scene that moves its shepherds and wisemen closer to the manger. They don’t make the long distance around the livingroom but make their way across a bureau we have in the dining room. The scenery has grown. I add animals, rocks, plants and angels each year. It has always been the preparation of Christmas to me. I enjoy getting ready for it. The time spent with the children making gingerbread houses, crafting for gifts. So too, I enjoy the time I can reflect on what Jesus did for us. There is a story told by Chuck Missler relaying a dream a friend of his, John, had. He is being shown the universe. They are approaching a planet and he is a bit puzzled. What is special about this planet? God says, Look closer. As they get closer he sees the planet is inhabited by all dogs. Now he is even more confused and God again says to look closer. So as he looks he sees the dogs are vicious dogs. It’s horrible to watch. So he says to God, I don’t understand. And God says to him, You see John, I love these dogs and I want you to go to them and take my message of love to them. Well John doesn’t feel comfortable or thrilled to do this, but he will do anything for God and tells Him so. God then explains to him, in order for him to do this he will have to become a dog. Not just any dog but a chihuahua. And when he goes there he warns him they will not listen, in fact they are going to tear you apart, kill you. But that’s okay because I am going to resurrect you. John says Okay that;s better, Then God says to him, But know this John, even when I resurrect you, you will remain a dog, you will always be a chihuahua.

Jesus became man for eternity. He did that for us. Merry Christmas.
Pat Coppola