A Powerful Christmas Story to pass along
Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>
problem passing this around. It is a touching story. Whether it
is historically true or not is unimportant. The message it
carries is of vital importance.
Jesus DOES live in my heart! How about you? Can you say the
same thing?
Your Brother in Christ,
Brian
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 Subject: Jesus in your heart
"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, "I'll open up your
heart..." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted. The
surgeon looked up, annoyed. "I'll cut your heart open," he
continued, "to see how much damage has been done..." "But when
you open up my heart, you'll find Jesus in there." The surgeon
looked to the parents, who sat quietly.
When I see how much damage has been done, I'll sew your heart and
chest back up and I'll plan what to do next." "But you'll find
Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The hymns all
say He lives there. You'll find Him in my heart." The surgeon
had had enough. "I'll tell you what I'll find in your heart.
I'll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened vessels.
And I'll find out if I can make you well." "You'll find Jesus
there too. He lives there." The surgeon left.
The surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes from the
surgery, "...damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein, widespread
muscle degeneration. No hope for transplant, no hope for cure.
Therapy: painkillers and bedrest. Prognosis:, " here he paused,
"death within one year."
He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said. "Why?"
he asked aloud. "Why did You do this? You've put him here;
You've put him in this pain; and You've cursed him to an early
death. Why?"
The Lord answered and said, "The boy, My lamb, was not meant for
your flock for long, for he is a part of My flock, and will
forever be. Here, in My flock, he will feel no pain, and will be
comforted as you cannot imagine. His parents will one day join
him here, and they will know peace, and My flock will continue to
grow." The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter.
"You created that boy, and You created that heart. He'll be dead
in months. Why?" The Lord answered, "The boy, My lamb, shall
return to My flock, for he has done his duty: I did not put My
lamb with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another lost
lamb." The surgeon wept. The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed;
the boy's parents sat across from him. The boy awoke and
whispered, "Did you cut open my heart?" "Yes," said the surgeon.
"What did you find?" asked the boy. "I found Jesus there," said
the surgeon.
- Author Unknown Celebrate Jesus in 2001 !
If you aren't ashamed to do this, please follow the directions.
Jesus said, "if you are ashamed of me," I will be ashamed of you
before my Father." Not ashamed, Pass this on only if you mean it.
Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and Savior. He
keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be
nothing. Without him, I am nothing, but with Him I can do all
things through Christ that strengthens me. (Phil 4:13) This is
the simplest test if you Love God, and are not ashamed of all the
marvelous things he has done for you. Send this to ten people
and the person who sent it to you!
"CELEBRATE JESUS IN 2001"
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Brian Masinick, "The Mas", mailto:masinick@yahoo.com
Home page: http://www.geocities.com/masinick/
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