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Baby Jesus is Missing!

12/21/2017

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Hmmmm. He's non-existent in quite a few nativity scenes in my neighborhood. As my imagination ran wild a couple of years ago, I pondered 'what would happen if' . . . and came up with this 349 word story that solved the mystery.

It's a theme that has been on my heart for quite a while . . .
 


Help! Baby Jesus is Missing! 


Molly stood in front of her neighbor's house, looking at a forest of lighted decorations. There was a snowman, a tin soldier, a candy cane, a candle, and of course - Santa and his reindeer.  

In the center were Mary and Joseph, bowing low over the manger. But, it was empty! Where is the Christ Child, Molly wondered?

"It's His birthday soon. Jesus can't miss His own party!"


Maybe the tin soldier would know.

"No, Miss," he said, "I'm just keeping the peace. Try the snowman."


The snowman looked strange.

"Have you seen Jesus?" she asked.


"I can't see. They've forgotten my button eyes. Sorry! Maybe the candy cane can help."

She hoped so. But Molly was disappointed.

"I'm too busy straightening my pretty red bow. I haven't seen him."


"We must find him," she said in despair. "Christmas is coming soon!"

"Ask Santa," the candy cane suggested.

"Yes!" Molly said. "Santa would know."

She tugged on the sleeve of his red velvet suit.

"Santa? Santa! Jesus is missing. Can you help?"


"Can't stop now, little girl. It's almost time to deliver my gifts. Ask the candle."

So she did.

"Mr. Candle, can you help the Christ child find his way back to the manger?"


"Not tonight. Ask His parents."

"Mary? Joseph? Where is your Son?"

"He's coming soon, child. Very soon. He will be pleased to know you were waiting for Him," said Mary.

 "Those who are wise seek Him," said his father.  "Be patient, and He will appear."

Molly waited. Two whole days. On Christmas morning, there in the manger, was Jesus. Hands outstretched. His parents lovingly bowed in reverence.

Molly clapped her hands in joy.

"He's here! Just in time. Happy Birthday, Jesus!"


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The lawn decorations joined in.

"To the Prince of Peace!" said the soldier.

"You warm our hearts," said the snowman.

"Our sweet baby Jesus," the candy cane said.

"The greatest gift!" said Santa.

"The light of the world," said the candle.

"Wise men still seek Him," Joseph declared.

"Our waiting is over," said Mary.

"You've finally come!" Molly said. "Welcome to our world!!"


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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
4 Comments
Specks
1/11/2018 10:12:05 am

I Love this! My brain is already figuring out if we could adapt this as a Christmas program for church next year ... it might work! And your writing is delightful!

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Jarm link
1/11/2018 09:17:14 pm

Wow! That would be amazing. You can have full rights to it. ;-) Thanks for stopping by to read it, Specks!

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Jeannie Tabailloux
12/19/2022 12:27:44 am

Good one

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Jarm Del Boccio link
12/19/2022 12:19:40 pm

Thanks, Jeannie! It's amazing what can come from the Spirit in the form of creativity.☺️

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