A Mean Bag of Tricks and More
An extract from 12-13-12 “A Mean Bag of Tricks and More.”
The Spirit of The LORD speaks: “This is not for all. Surely not for the weak at heart, as some will not receive. Beware My children, for Santa Claus is toting a mean bag of tricks behind his back.
He is mean and ugly and wears a disguise. What is his real name? Surely not ho, ho, ho. He is confusion, chaos, and trouble to many. He promises to deliver many times, but yet has not your address right for your little ones.
Sometimes he only leaves you and them a lump of coal. Beware of him, the false God.
Moving on: mistletoe, holly and such. You can’t straddle the fence you say, and surely you can’t, but yet I will reveal.
Why is Christmas different than Halloween?
Halloween is evil, a day of celebration of witches and the dark side.
If you are truly celebrating My birth, there is a difference. I know the heart.
The tree decorated up, is a sight to behold, is it not? Does it bring you joy? Does it bring you pleasure? Yes, for I will even use it.
Why does man take the scripture in the old and put bondage on you? I will reveal. What do I say about the Christmas tree and celebrating this time of year?
Many will tell you do it not, and even give you the scriptures out of the Old Testament. Write it down child.”
“Hear ye the word which The LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith The LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. 5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good. 6 Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might. 7 Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. 8 But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities. 9 Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.10 But The LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.” Jeremiah 10:1-10.
“What does verse three here mean, daughter? Many will not understand and get angry even at you, for bringing this forward, but I have them to take it up with Me.
Tell them all to try the spirits and see if this is My Hand that doth truly write this?
It is a spiritual meaning . It is works I AM talking about.
In verse four you will see that the decorations have begun, glorifying self I say.
I give illustrations all through My Word. Apply them wisely, children. Are you heathen or Spirit filled believers, I say unto you?
Are you sitting at My feet, worshiping Me?
Could these verses have been misapplied by well-meaning saints of God? For surely I say unto you, many of them love Me and try to please only Me, but I will reveal further.
Love Me, not the rule book. I will show you when you are in error surely.
Now look at verse nine above. Seek a spiritual meaning always first, My Children.
It is not the modern day Christmas tree I warn you about, but lusting after the world. The works of men’s hands is the issue! Never confuse it with faith and works operating together I say.
Joy is in the hearts of the people a little more at this time of year. What causes it? The reflections of Christmas past, but only in part. Some have only sad bitter memories, this time of year.
It is just a time when you feel more love in the air.
Whenever you celebrate My birth, then celebrate it. Might it be also in another month?
Be fully persuaded in your own mind I say unto you. Be not caught up in bondage either way.
Straight narrow paths for your feet, My little ones. Now I will answer a question that I ask you. Am I pleased with all the ‘commercialism’ going on this time of year? You say yes, guess again.
Man goes too far. Keep it simple, all things.
Keep it simple little ones; I speak unto your heart again.
Celebrate life I say unto you. The greatest gift ever been given is Me. I poured out My life unto you on the rugged cross. Great pain did I suffer for your sins.
I was born to die, to live again, and I live forevermore.
Again I say just celebrate life. Celebrate Me. I will be pleased and that is thus saith The LORD.”
First Published: December 24, 2021.
~ Joyce D. McGuire
My name is Joyce D. McGuire, called to work in and for the Kingdom of God! To lead we must try to follow Jesus Christ closely. That is my heart. I am a Chaplain in the prisons; prophetic intercessor by His grace, author, and a Mother in the Kingdom of God. To many I am simply Mama Joyce. Some favorite verses of mine are Matthew 11:28-30.
yes especially seeing as He was born in September (Dr. Michael S Heiser produced a detailed study) . I know we’re not to learn the ways of the heathen but always feel caught in the middle as family who aren’t believers expect me to celebrate Christmas with them. I have stated in the past that seeing as it’s not His b’day (they’re not celebrating that anyway) I will participate in the interests of cultivating closer relations with family. I celebrated Chanukah because being a Festival of Light(s) I honoured the One who proclaimed Himself to be the Light of the World. I am thankful for Joyce’s word as it’s balanced
Thank you much Paul for your views and your own stand! God bless you.
…I would agree, YES, Let’s be CLEAR about WHO is the focus of the season…for it is a red-suited counterfeit that would try to usurp the focus from The One Jesus, who shed His precious blood to redeem us and bring us back to the family of God…
This year Holy Spirit highlighted to me the importance of family to Father God’s heart.
Jesus brought us back into family…and the celebration of His gift within the loving embrace of family is to be cherished…even as @Adams has pointed out, we remember “the stranger” and bring them into the warmth and light…however the Lord bids us to do so..
Ephesians 3:14-15 tPt ( I invite you to read up to vs 21)
Paul Prays for Love to Overflow
So I kneel humbly in awe before the Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, the perfect Father of every father and child in heaven and on the earth.
Re: The tree
Ken Johnson, beloved Bible scholar and teacher refutes the misinterpretation of Jeremiah 10 that I think gives rise to a “religious spirit”…
*see a couple of his videos on Y-T (on Prophecy Watchers, Dec 11, 2019)
“Are Christmas Trees Pagan?”/ @8m
https://youtu.be/nV-JABacyc4
I agree that that the Christmas tree did not out of Babylon and that Jeremiah was not referring to it, believing instead that it its origins lie in Germanic paganism, as this embraced the worship of trees. For some the Christmas tree may still be a harmless decoration, because “to the pure, all things are pure” [Titus 1:15], but for others it may not be. I can think of a country, one I love, but more atheistic even than my own, where the people have the tradition of linking hands and dancing around and singing to the “yule” tree. I can judge no human heart, because only the Lord can, but I do read in Revelation that He is concerned with idolatry in His people and also know that our hearts can deceive us.
Absolutely Mark I agree. Idolatry is serious in any shape or form!
Anything can be an idol that gets in our hearts and comes before the Lord God Almighty! Hard to believe anyone could join hands and sing to a tree. Still I believe you.
God bless you and everyone for takingv he time to comment!
Shelley I just listened to the video you mentioned by Ken Johnson. Very informative and I’m so thankful you shared. I have enjoyed my Christmas tree and only know the Lord set me free how to observe if I was so minded!
Still I have a strong conviction and do not set out Santa objects in my house.
Yesterday we once again at my house read the Bible Story of the birth of Jesus! Jesus has to be the readon for the Season (whenever we celebrate) or our Reason is wrong!
He is love, light and truth!
God bless each one who commented. ❤
ah yes, Mama Joyce…
Hugs to your heart…
Would it be in line to say, “May we keep the main thing, the main thing”
Christmas is a golden opportunity for the world to hear and remember about the greatest gift we could ever receive, JESUS, MESSIAH!
As His much-loved children, let us use every advantage of GOODNESS to spread the message of LOVE, JOY and PEACE….
For in JESUS…LOVE HAS COME FOR EVERYONE!!!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6, NIV).
Beautifully put! Love all your comments, Shelley. What a heart of compassion and true tenderness you have!
Mama Joyce, I was actually waiting for more spiritual insights from the Holy spirit regarding Christmas then saw your post which partly clarify some things. I think the motive behind the celebration of Christmas for many believers & non-belivers is respect/honor for the Birth of the savior of the world (our Lord Jesus Christ) even when no date is given. The second reason is to show LOVE which is the greatest commandment!
But Personally, I celebrate my Jesus every second, every day as HE comes in disguise in form of: Beggers, the homeless, the sick one(s), those who are hungry, prisoners, accused, broken hearts, those oppressed & bound by satan through addictions, cultism, prostitution et.c.. This I do quietly as the Lord leads me. I see everyday as Christmas to honor my God!
Many of us believers are not aware of this part that what so ever we do to the least of our brother, that we do unto HIM (OUR LORD JESUS).
I will keep praying on this topic date “25th December for CHRISTMAS “!
For now, I pray God will open all our eyes & ears to discern that Jesus Christ comes everyday to us not necessarily on Christmas day asking us to show LOVE! Mama Joyce, God bless you, your family & ministry! Merry Christmas!
Very well put my bro. Mark. I wholeheartedly agree.
At my house on Dec 25 some have gotten impatience with me, lol.. (I say the little children but also the big children!!Haha.. )
You see before I let them open my little gifts, we always read Luke 2 (1-20) aloud!
It’s always been the way we did it. Just little extra here from my heart:
When my daughter Faith was little like for 2 years straight every night she got me to read Luke chapter 2. Still I got in other Bible stories too.. :)
She is in Heaven now, passing away on Dec. 10 2019. Last year my daughter Angel read the Bible Story as it got a little hard to read.
Still the sweet Prescence of The Holy Spirit was in this house!
He honored us as we honored Him!
Yes, lets make everyday About Jesus Christ!!
God bless. Merry Christmas :)
Mama Joyce, God bless you for your time. I guess the reply is for me Adams & not Mark as I haven’t seen Mark’s Post on this very Article. May Your daughter FAITH Rest on with the Lord! Heaven is our home by His Grace!
Adams.. Yes, I just saw what I done. I’m so sorry. Of course it was for you. Again please forgive me!
Thank you!
No offence taken Mama Joyce! I always appreciate your prompt response despite your tight schedules. More Grace Ma’am. Thanks so much.
You are so welcome, Adams.
Me too! Thank you!
Amen, God made all days, I worship Him on all days.
Amen and Amen Edward! Thank you and God bless you.