I Believe in Santa Claus
Imagine Santa.
What is he like?
He wears red.
His hair is white.
He comes in the night.
He loves little children.
He wants us to be good.
And he brings gifts.
Now imagine Jesus.
What is He like?
He wears red.
His hair is white.
He comes in the night.
He loves little children.
He knows we are good.
And he brings gifts.
Santa Claus is a symbol of Christmas.
The symbols of Christmas can remind us of
the true meaning of Christmas.
The symbols of Christmas
remind me of Christ.
So, I believe in Santa Claus.
I love this simple story by Diane G. Adamson and the beautiful illustrations by M. Chad Randall. We were given this book last year for Christmas, and Gavin has enjoyed reading it with me and looking at the pictures that go along with each description given of Santa and Jesus.
I love everything about the Christmas season - the Christmas lights all over town, seeing the mall all decorated with Santa there, listening to Christmas music, putting up and enjoying our own decorations, giving and receiving gifts, reading Christmas stories by the tree, egg nog, yummy food and treats - but above all this I love and am most grateful for what this Christmas Season represents.
This year I've been reading and studying the four gospels and the life and ministry of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. The New Testament Institute Manuel covers the events of Christ's life in chronological order, shows maps and pictures of important places, and gives helpful insight and explanations. I have learned so much, but more importantly my love and gratitude for my Saviour has increased. I am grateful for all my many blessings, grateful for my Saviour and His atoning sacrifice, specifically for me and for each of us. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father that would send His son, willing to go, so that we can return to His presence. I know that Christ and Heavenly Father knows and loves each of us so personally!
So above all the excitement and fun of opening Christmas gifts, visiting Santa, the Christmas lights, music, and decorations everywhere, I'm grateful to be able to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and reflect on all the many gifts I have been blessed with.
This year I've been reading and studying the four gospels and the life and ministry of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. The New Testament Institute Manuel covers the events of Christ's life in chronological order, shows maps and pictures of important places, and gives helpful insight and explanations. I have learned so much, but more importantly my love and gratitude for my Saviour has increased. I am grateful for all my many blessings, grateful for my Saviour and His atoning sacrifice, specifically for me and for each of us. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father that would send His son, willing to go, so that we can return to His presence. I know that Christ and Heavenly Father knows and loves each of us so personally!
So above all the excitement and fun of opening Christmas gifts, visiting Santa, the Christmas lights, music, and decorations everywhere, I'm grateful to be able to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and reflect on all the many gifts I have been blessed with.
Merry Christmas!
No comments:
Post a Comment