Aptly his name is Peter. A delightful downs syndrome child 7 years old. Peter has the typical challenges of many downs kids, but full of zest for life. A realness with emotions and expressions that is refreshing.
This Christmas God used this young boy to send a message to those in His circle that will carry on for years
When shown the manger scene on top of the mantle in my sister Lori's livingroom, and told the Christmas message , Peter quietly went to the mantle and picked up the baby Jesus figure and kissed the head. He then kneeled and crossed his heart while bowing and whispered "Thankyou God for Jesus".
Later that Day Peter got to attend a candlelight service and sat near the front of the auditorium. As the pastor gave his message , Peter began cheering him on with his enthusiastic "Rock On" in a voice loud enough to be heard by all. Smiling , the pastor recognized the moment of Peter's excitement as unfettered love for Jesus. He paused his message and told the congregation this is my friend Peter and he loves Jesus ! When the service was done and in another moment that had to bring a smile to the face of God , Peter walked up to the front where he had been eyeing the manger scene and threw himself face down in front of the baby Jesus and said "Thankyou God for Jesus, Thankyou "
The Bible says "Every knee will bow and every toungue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord ". I personally was inspired by Peter to take a quiet moment and simply thank God for the gift of his Son.
I am passing this story along hoping Peter will inspire you to do the same.
Serving Him ,
Jeff Dyk
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