A reminder for
today
Behold, a virgin shall
be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name
Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Matthew 1:23)
We took out the Christmas tree yesterday and placed all the
decorations on it getting our home into the joyous and festive feeling that
comes with Christmas. Putting up a tree is not something I used to do, I believe
there is a little pagan idolatry in it. I also never said that santa brought the
presents. I made it my goal to teach my children the truth from the start. So, my
kids know that santa is not real and just a made-up fantasy to take away the
real meaning of Christmas. What do you guys do? I suppose the western world will
all have trees with presents under the tree as we celebrate Christmas with friends
and family.
Firstly, I love Christmas, because we can celebrate the birth
of our saviour Jesus Christ. But I also have an issue with Christmas, because
if we celebrate the birth of our Lord, then why is santa in the picture. Now many
will try and talk old santa into the picture and give you many reasons why it
is acceptable. But what does the Lord say about this?
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. 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. They deck it
with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it
move not. (Jeremiah 10)
Now does that sound familiar. You see we took a pagan believe
and connected it with our Bible and then we made it acceptable even though we know
our God said that He is the only God and we cannot worship any other. Santa is
satan’s way to lead us away from God. You see the world made santa a god. He has
grey hair, sits on a throne and travels the heavens in an instant brining gifts
to children. Jesus said that we must bring the children to Him, but now santa
says we must bring the children to him. Santa only bring gifts to the children that
was good, so we also create a fear in children for santa and not for God. You may
think me wrong, but if you look at what Christmas has become, you will see that
there is no Jesus in Christmas anymore. It is a money-making scheme driven by desire
and lies. Why would you tell your children a lie about an old man that does not
exist when you can teach them about a God that really exists. Our values have
moved from God fearing to trying to exclude God. Take a moment and consider the
consequences of making the wrong choice. I will continue to teach my kids the
true meaning of Christmas and I will explain the real gift that the world received.
I will make it clear that the gifts they receive are from God because He blessed
us so that we are able to have something to remind us of His gift in Jesus
Christ.
Lord, change the hearts of our country so that we will celebrate
Christmas for the real reason and give you all the glory. Let our people turn back
to you and please hear our prayers and heal our land. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
