When my daughter was about three or 4 years previous, she requested me, “How can Santa get to all the homes in the entire world in a single evening? How does he bear in mind which presents to present at every home? And why doesn’t anybody ever see or hear him when he is available in?”
I attempted to elucidate that Santa had particular powers that allowed him to do issues that ordinary individuals can’t do. Then, she mentioned, “Oh… so he’s like God. He sees every little thing and is aware of every little thing and may be in all places, however nobody sees him.”
At that time, I might now not sustain the charade and I mentioned, “No. He’s not like God. Nobody is like God.” Then, I instructed her that it was enjoyable to faux that Santa might do all these issues, and the thriller made Christmas appear magical, however actually solely God can do what is actually miraculous. As a matter of truth, He can do far more than Santa Claus.
This publish isn’t about Santa or what mother and father ought to or mustn’t consider or inform their kids about him. This publish is about God, and what we should always consider and inform our kids about Him.
After Solomon completed constructing the Temple, he devoted it to God with prayer and sacrifice. Within the prayer, he constantly requested God to listen to, see, and act when individuals prayed in the direction of the Temple. He knew God couldn’t be contained on this earthly home. However he requested that the Lord would look down from His dwelling place in heaven and act on their behalf.
In response, God mentioned that His eyes and His coronary heart could be there constantly. He agreed to look at over them, hear their prayers, and be concerned of their lives all the time. If they’d stroll in His methods and obey His instructions, He would bless them. But when they turned away from Him and worshipped different gods, He would take away them from the land and solid the Temple from His sight.
So, not solely was God watching over them, however He would know whether or not they have been following Him or not. This jogged my memory of the Christmas music “Santa Claus is Coming to City.” It says:
“He sees you whenever you’re sleeping. He is aware of whenever you’re awake. He is aware of if you happen to’ve been dangerous or good, so be good for goodness sake. Oh… you higher be careful. You higher not cry. You higher not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to city.“
Clearly, Santa isn’t in a position to do any of this stuff. However God is. That’s what made me consider the dialog with my daughter about Santa and God. It could be enjoyable to think about a jolly, magical man mysteriously inserting presents beneath our tree. However I might a lot reasonably know that there’s a highly effective, loving Father watching over me and my household, listening to our prayers, and taking good care of us. He’s the One that provides the most effective presents.
So, it doesn’t matter what you consider or inform your kids about Santa, just remember to consider in and inform them about God.
He’s the One who really sees you whenever you’re sleeping and is aware of whenever you’re awake.
O Lord, You will have searched me and recognized me. You understand my sitting down and my rising up; You perceive my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my mendacity down, and are acquainted with all my methods. For there may be not a phrase on my tongue, however behold, O Lord, You understand it altogether. You will have hedged me behind and earlier than, and laid Your hand upon me. Such information is simply too fantastic for me; It’s excessive, I can’t attain it. – Psalm 139:1-6
God is the One who is aware of if you happen to’ve been dangerous or good and has the facility to bless and self-discipline accordingly.
There isn’t a creature hidden from His sight, however all issues are bare and open to the eyes of Him to whom we should give account. – Hebrews 4:13
He’s the One who hears your prayers.
Behold, the Lord’s hand just isn’t shortened, that it can’t save; Nor His ear heavy, that it can’t hear. – Isaiah 59:1
He’s the One who cares about your worries and your fears. He’ll maintain your hand and dry your tears.
Each time I’m afraid, I’ll belief in You… You quantity my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. – Psalm 56:3, 8
God loves you greater than anybody on this earth, and He despatched His Son Jesus on this blessed Christmas morning to dwell and die for us, as proof of that endless love.
For unto us a Little one is born, unto us a Son is given; And the federal government will probably be upon His shoulder. And His title will probably be referred to as Fantastic, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6
So, look to Him for the most effective presents.
In case you then, being evil, know the way to give good presents to your kids, how far more will your Father who’s in heaven give good issues to those that ask Him! – Matthew 7:11
What you consider about Him will change not only a season, however your entire life.
So, consider in Him in the present day. Belief that He sees, hears, is aware of, and cares. Think about His energy to behave and to present you good and excellent presents. Thank Him for the reward of Jesus.
Then, inform everybody concerning the One you consider on this Christmas.
Go, inform it on the mountain, over the hills and in all places. Go, inform it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.
