My First Christmas in Heaven

It is amazing how time passes so fast, and I am thankful for the different daily experiences and opportunities I have that provide many of the themes and inspirations for this column.
Some pastors, preachers, evangelist will, after writing a message repeat that same message many times over throughout a career of ministry, and I’ve got some good revival messages that I will use again, but mostly I write and deliver new message without repeats but this week is one of those exceptions.
The passing of my father’s dad was difficult for me personally, but through the ministry of a former church member in Monticello, Kentucky my spirit was touched and God has continued each of these past 9 years to touch my life with this poem and I know many of you too because of the comments you’ve shared.
I pray this year you will find what I have found in the words of this poem and I pray that the great comforter will bring peace to your hearts as you remember your loved ones too.
My First Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
For I can’t count the blessing or love He has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Until then