Sunday
December 22, 2024
"It's Christmas Time"
It is very often amusing how many people think that the idea of protecting Santa Claus' identity and mysticism is as important as Who The Lord JESUS CHRIST truly is. Some people, in fact, who mistakenly believe that children cannot understand the concept of a Savior being born for the redemption of mankind, are often anxious to extoll the virtues of the mystical figure called Santa Claus. Some parents will, in fact, become highly upset with someone if they say to their children that Santa Claus is not real. Now if those same individuals would say that JESUS CHRIST is not real, there would not be the same amount of fervour involved. There is no more Important Figure in history than The Lord JESUS CHRIST of course, yet in some societies, Santa Claus tends to get top billing over The Lord JESUS. All through this modern age, Santa Claus has often received more attention and accolades than The One for Whom Christmas Day is being celebrated. Oh, there are the cute little manger scenes and cute little Christmas plays that take place each year, but please do not let anyone disrespect Santa Claus they say.
Therefore My darling children, please decide Who and/or what is more important in your child's life today. Will it be the mystical character Santa Claus, or will it be The Lord JESUS CHRIST, The One for Whom Christmas Day represents? So many people tend to forget the fact that the birth of JESUS CHRIST is the real reason for the season, and not Santa Claus and/or the gifts. Santa Claus is fine, giving gifts is fine, and even enjoying of Christmas dinner is fine, but the Main Reason for these celebrations should not be ignored, and that is The Lord JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth Who was born in a manger in Bethlehem. Never allow Him to play second fiddle to anyone, especially Santa Claus or St. Nick, because Santa cannot hold a candle to The Lord JESUS CHRIST. Blessed are you who can keep your priorities straight, in and through JESUS' Mighty and Precious Name.
AMEN
