In Awe of Christ or the Magic of Christmas
Christmas is intended to point us to the awe of Christ.
A letter from Santa keeps the Christmas magic alive!
Scrolling through email, a subject line caught my attention. “Great Christmas Gift Idea: Letters from Santa.”
It piqued my interest enough to take a further look.
Instead of our kiddos writing out a wish-list for Santa, then begging us to make sure it arrives at the North Pole before Christmas. Santa sends a personalized letter to our children.
The company’s website, complete with sample ideas and pictures, promises an authentic-looking letter from Santa.
It arrives at our front door in an envelope stamped from the North Pole.
The Awe of Christ or Christmas Magic
So, we send the company whatever information we choose, but they suggest: name, age, relatives, name of best friend, hometown, etc. And a parent can add special achievements, acts of kindness, or good behavior for Santa to mention.
I guess a confirmation the child made Santa’s Nice List.The site assures this gift will keep the magic alive for Christmas.
Trying to keep the magic alive for Christmas? The real Christmas story is more than magical, it's supernatural. #christmas Click To TweetYet, this gift idea caused me to reflect. As God’s child, I hope to keep Christmas alive in another way.
Letter Stamped From Heavenly Places
You see, the heavenly Father has already sent me an authentic and personalized letter directly from His heart to the door of my heart.
And the Lord knows my name, age, relatives, and all my behavior.
God’s letter gives directions for behavior, acts of kindness, and the most important achievements on the planet—those done in the name of Jesus Christ.
Still further, this letter carries the official seal, stamped from heavenly places, inspired by the divine.
The best part?
The Bible’s words not only point to a Savior as the miraculous and magical part of the Christmas story, but this holy letter also describes God’s kindness and acts of love toward us.
A love so powerful, God gave us the greatest gift ever.
We can’t purchase it online and emails won’t entice us to take a further look.
God gave us Christ, His Son.
Awe of Christ
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (ESV)
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.’” Luke 2:13-14 (ESV)
“God has shown His love to us by sending His only Son into the world. God did this so we might have life through Christ. This is love! It is not that we loved God but that He loved us. For God sent His Son to pay for our sins with His own blood.” 1 John 4:9-10 (NLV)
Checking the List Twice?
The special achievements of Jesus on the cross and an empty tomb purchased the privilege for us to make God’s list. No, not a naughty or nice list.
But upon accepting God’s letter as truth, believing in His Son as Messiah through the forgiveness of sins, our names are placed in the Lamb’s book of life.
Santa checks his naughty and nice list twice. But God has no need to check His list. Once our name is in the Lamb's book of life, it’s there forever! Click To TweetFree Worldwide Delivery
The letters-from-Santa company offers free worldwide delivery.
Heaven delivered a child to us. God in the flesh came to save the world.
What will it be this Christmas? “Ho, Ho, Ho!” or “Holy, Holy, Holy!”?
Are you in awe of Christ?
Do you know Jesus not only as a babe in the manger, but as your personal Lord and Savior?
Do you know Jesus not only as a babe in the manger, but as your personal Lord and Savior? Click To Tweet
God sent a letter and delivered it to the front door of our heart.
Find the real magic. Find the awe.
And find the true meaning of Christmas this year by opening and reading God’s letter.
Also see, 3 Divine Christmas Presents Not Under Our Tree.
Merry Christmas everyone! Our son will be here next week, we haven’t seen him since last Christmas. So I won’t be posting on 12/22, but will be back the following Thursday, 12/29.
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I’ll choose “holy, holy, holy” over “ho, ho, ho” any day of the week, Karen. Yes, the Father has sent us a special letter, an invitation to celebrate our salvation, and a recognition of how much He cares for us.
Blessings!
Me too, Martha. O come let us adore Christ the Lord. Merry Christmas.
Great post Karen. I have thought of the Bible as a personal letter from God before, especially at Valentines. Loved the idea of it also being a Christmas letter of love to me.
Yes, Yvonne, whether Valentine’s or Christmas, the letter God sent us is stamped with His love and points us to Christ. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
100% yes… it’s not Christmas “magic” but a massive, supernatural, holy experience! We are so blessed to participate in this. And I love what you say about the Bible being a personal letter from God. I agree completely!
Glad this blessed you, Jessica. May we read and re-read God’s letter to us. Merry Christmas!
Christmas in America is way too secular now. And the worshipping Santa has been lost to this generation. Excellent message, Karen. God bless and merry Christmas.
Agree, Nancy. Pray to always focus on Christ and His glory. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (ESV)
A wonderful reminder to always put God first. Have a blessed Christmas celebrating the birth of Christ.
Thank you, Melissa. And may we stay in awe of Christ. Merry Christmas.
I love how you have written this conflict between the descriptions of what Santa promises and what God, who can always be trusted, has promised. A focus on the Word at this time of year and all throughout the year is the best way to move into the New Year with our eyes on Him.
Yes, Melinda, with our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, we stay grounded in the truth. Merry Christmas!
Such an inspiring post Ms. Karen. I know it’s cliche, but thank you for sharing the real “Reason for the Season” with us. Too many need to understand this today my friend. God’s blessings.
May we keep our awe and wonder of Christ over anyone and anything this world offers!