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A John the Baptist Story

I remember being told while growing up about my cousin Jesus. My mother said I leaped in her womb when she went to visit Mary. I spent all those years praying and seeking God while I grew up, trying to do His will. Yet in all this I knew I had sinned and come short of His glory. I also knew my preaching was just preparing the way for Him and the time would come when I would step aside for Him. Like I would kind of decrease and He would increase. Yes that day at the river was something to behold, when He came to be baptized. I felt so unworthy because I knew who He was and what He was going to do for me and all of mankind. He was right, it was necessary for me to baptize Him. Yes, quite an experience seeing the Spirit descend on Him like a dove and God ‘s voice from Heaven proclaiming that He was God’s Son and had done those things that pleased God. Now that I’m in prison I only get bits and pieces about what is going on. The miracles and all His teachings were exciting to hear about. I wish I could see Him again soon, but I sent some of my disciples to ask Him if He was the one or should we look for another. I know the truth, but it was for their benefit in case something happened to me, they would know who to go to. Well I need to close for now. Maybe I’ll write again soon. I hear the jailers calling my name for something. I think they have been partying at the palace again. Thank You John the Baptist

A Lamb's Story

Wow! Who would have ever thought to be compared to the Son of God? Especially since He created me and made me what I am. People think I’m just an ordinary animal without a lot of purpose in life. Yet if they could only see beyond my use for wool to make clothing and other things. You see God created me not to resist His will. To follow where I am led and obey the shepherd’s command. When attacked I need the protection of the shepherd, because I can’t defend myself.God said in the law to use me as a sacrifice without spot or blemish. I’m very proud of the part we play in man’s salvation and God’s plan. And this is my claim to fame, because when Christ went to the cross he was led as a sheep for the slaughter. Yes, he went willingly. See, using my name in comparison again. Yes, I am proud to be a lamb. Don’t you wish you were one, and be compared to the Lamb of God yourself? Well maybe we can talk again later about some of the other things lambs have done for God. Remember Abraham? Thanks and God Bless You and Yours A lamb

A Mother's Story

I was so young and maybe didn’t understand completely at the time what the angel was talking about. What would Joseph say; pregnant by the Holy Spirit.   Well Joseph was a just man and was going to put me away privately. Then he changed his mind. An angel talked to him too. I was glad, I loved Joseph.   Lots of things were said by a lot of people, and when I visited Elisabeth, her son John leaped in her womb. I kept all these things in my heart.   He was such a good child, even when we forgot and left Him in Jerusalem for two days when He was 12. There He was in the temple. “Don’t you want me to be doing my Father’s business,” He said. Joseph was a carpenter, but I knew what He was talking about.   I was with Him at His first miracle with the water and the wine. People sure loved and followed Him. He said it was because of the healing and the food, and not for what He was teaching. He so much loved them.   When they came to me that morning and said the Romans had Him, my heart sank. And then seeing what they had done to Him, was almost more than I could stand. I think God gave me extra strength.   Even on the cross, He told John to take care of me, such a good son.   But even after the resurrection and the upper room and all that has happened since, I still miss Him and He will always stay in my heart.   I’m telling you this so you will understand that He and He alone can hear your prayers and help you in time of need, because there is no other name given under Heaven by which a person can be saved. He and He alone shed His blood and rose from the dead.   And as a mother it is to Him I send you.   Thanks Mary

A Step-Father's Story

It’s hard to explain how I felt when Mary told me she was pregnant. I think surprised and disappointed, because I loved her so much. My original plans were to divorce her privately, but a visit from an angel convinced me what she said about the Holy Spirit was true. I was a firm believer in God and followed the teachings and traditions of our religion, serving Him with respect and fear. I knew God was with us. He was taking special care to see that things went right. More angels than I could ever imagine in my life, visiting us, talking to the shepherds, a star guiding the wise men to our home. It was all almost overwhelming at times. We knew without question to teach the child about our faith in God and the Jewish way. He was very receptive to all we had to say, a very good and obedient child. We were frightened at first, the day we left Him in Jerusalem. When we returned and found Him in the temple discussing God’s Word, I knew then without question that this was truly the Son of God who would save the world from their sins. And as a true child of God, He returned with us and was subject unto us. Thank You Joseph

An Angel's Story 1

Hello, my name is Gabriel and I have come to talk to you about angels. I just need you to understand a few things about us, so you don’t get carried away and think too highly of us. Remember, we, like yourself, are a creation of God, and He and He alone is to be worshipped, praised, and thanked. You see though you were created a little lower than we were, we are all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for you who will be heirs of salvation. Did you catch that word, sent? Yes, we follow His command, therefore there is no need to pray to us. Being redeemed is something we can’t know, or the feeling when the burden of sin is lifted from your life. We don’t know the feeling of being healed, the birth of a child, a loving hug, a friendly smile, or a kind word spoken in due season. Oh, how blessed you are to feel His Blood. We are watching the joy when a sinner repents. We don’t know what a miracle feels like, we only help bring them to pass. He sends us to help protect and guide your life. We can move children out of the way of harm and stand guard over their lives, even when something bad happens. We can appear when danger is near, and we can keep ourselves from being seen. You see life and death is in His Hands. There are many things we are able to do, but only at His word. We can’t forgive and we didn’t die for your sins, He did. Remember we are not all good, but that is another story. Thanks for listening, Gabriel P.S. This is funny. The devils sure are afraid of Him!

An Angel's Story 2

I seemed to be God’s favorite when it came to Abraham. I knew a lot about Abraham, even before God sent me and two others to tell him about Sodom. Boy! Abraham really bargained with God about that. In a way I felt sorry for Abraham, knowing how much he loved Lot. It was sad. We were able to get Lot and two of his daughters out. Humans! I don’t understand why his wife looked back. I went to tell him and Sarah about her going to have a baby. Sarah laughed and then said she didn’t. Anyway, things went just like God said they would. I was amazed as much when Abraham took Isaac to the mountain to sacrifice him to God. He sure had a lot of faith, believed God would raise him from the dead. Abraham believed what God had promised him about Isaac. I put the ram in the bush and spoke just in time. Abraham had proved his love for God. And another time when I had to go before Abraham’s servant and get Rebekah to the well at just the right time. I was sent to help bring God’s will to pass, as at other times. That’s another story. Just a messenger sent to minister for those who would inherit eternal life. Well that’s enough for now; maybe we’ll talk again soon. Thank you An Angel