New Angels

[Diamondback]

I have to admit that I unashamedly stole this from another. If you are not reading this with a blurry screen..........well.

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.
they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

[ampaterry]

My gosh, Diamondback, you are sure right.

I am using this at church this Sunday, for our Christmas Service.

Jesus said:

Mark 10:13-16 (MSG)
13 The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them.
14 The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: "Don't push these children away. Don't ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom.
15 Mark this: Unless you accept God's kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you'll never get in."
16 Then, gathering the children up in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them.

[Diamondback]

Bless you Terry. How did the sermon go over on sunday?
Ken

[ampaterry]

Sunday was good -
My message was on adversity - Christ suffered, so we - as joint heirs - should expect to suffer also.

But Next Sunday will be even better; at our Christmas service, everyone is encouraged to bring something to share, so in effect everyone takes part in the service.
That is when I intend to share this poem.
I hope I can actually read it alowed without it becomming impossible to speak.

[cutter]

Originally Posted by Diamondback

I have to admit that I unashamedly stole this from another. If you are not reading this with a blurry screen..........well.

twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
they were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say.
they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
"where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
"this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
when what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
and as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
"Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
"may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
"I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
then He and the children stood up without a sound.
"come now my children, let me show you around."
excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
and i heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
"in the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."

Thank You for posting this!!! It is very touching to me and I think can help other people too. Whom ever the author is I don't think he/she will mind us sharing it with others! Thanks again for posting it!!

[Diamondback]

Terry, it will be difficult. I am not overly emotional, but I have not been able to read it through a second time. Just thinking about it and those poor children brings tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. I do not truly believe in hell but I know with a certainty that God has a very special place for a soul that is so twisted and black. I have to believe that there will be no forgiveness for monsters such as this.

[BlackEagle]

Thanks for posting, Diamondback.