Merry Christmas everyone. On the eve of Christmas, what thoughts come to mind on this special holiday? Who do your children believe in as they go to bed tonight, Santa Clause or Jesus Christ?

 One thing that amazes me is the amount of effort we go to make our children believe in a fictitious character, Santa Clause, on the one very important day in history where God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to save mankind from their sins. From advertisements, to pictures with Santa, even leaving cookies and milk for him. I know it’s fun to entertain this magical thought, but what are we teaching our kids (and adults) about Christmas?

 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

 John 3:16 gives us the most important message of Christmas, that whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life. That’s the eternal gift that doesn’t break down, never discarded, and seals those who’ve accepted Christ a mansion in Heaven. That is the message that we must tell our children, otherwise this next generation will no longer have the hope of eternal security with the God of this universe.

 But Jesus said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 19:14

 I encourage you amongst all the fun and excitement of Christmas, make sure your children know who they should truly believe in. God loves them, and you as adults. He longs to have a personal relationship with everyone, but the only way to Him is to believe in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a beautiful story that should be shared to everyone on this eve of Christmas! God bless!