Oh, You Better Watch Out

Our littlest grand and Santa

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isa. 9:6)

One of three of our children's households "believes" in Santa, whereas the other two don't. Personally, I have no problem with ol' Saint Nick representing the true spirit of Christmas: giving.

For once upon a midnight clear, God so loved the world that He gave His Son, Jesus, born as a babe in Bethlehem that whosoever believes on Him will inherit eternal life. 

And Jesus, though He was God, gave up His divine privileges, took the humble position of a slave, and in obedience to God, died a criminal's death on a cross to pay for your sins and mine.

Jesus rose again.

Ascended into heaven.

Sat down at the right hand of God.

Oh, you better watch out, beloved! He's coming back when heaven and nature sing:

Joy to the world! The Lord is come.

Let earth receive her King.

Let every heart 

Prepare Him room...

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love!1

1 JOY TO THE WORLD. Isaac Watts, 1719.