I think that trite little saying, Jesus is the Reason for the Season is just about the most brilliant cliche anyone ever came up with. It'll never wear out for me...I was sent an email with the following list and thought I'd share it today. I didn't write it but it couldn't be more succinct - we all need to remember, especially when times are hard, that our Savior, not Santa, is all we need.
Scripture references were added by me to authenticate the statements.
Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus
By Rev. James Spellman of Ohio
*Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere.
Prov 15:3 The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
*Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Deut 33:26 "There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you,across the skies in majestic splendor.
John 6:19 They were three or four miles out when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat.
*Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help.
Ps 34:17 The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.
*Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs.
1 Tim 6:17 But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
*You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
John 15:16 You didn't choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
*Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Heb 4:10 For all who enter into God's rest will find rest from their labors...
*Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"... JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our head.
Jer 1:4-5 The LORD gave me a message. He said, 5 "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Matt 10:30- And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.
*Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love.
Rev 3:9 They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love.
*All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Matt 8:13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, "Go on home. What you have believed has happened." And the young servant was healed that same hour.
Ps 54:4 But God is my helper.The Lord is the one who keeps me alive!
1 Tim 4:10b ...hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly of those who believe.
*Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
1 Peter 5:7
*Santa's little helpers make toys... JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit.
John 14:27 "I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn't like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.
John 14:1-2 "Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly.
*Santa may make you chuckle but...JESUS gives you a joy that is your strength.
2 Tim 4:17 But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, that I might preach the Good News in all its fullness for all the Gentiles to hear. And he saved me from certain death.
*While Santa puts gifts under your tree... JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Its obvious there is really no comparison! Jesus is still the reason for the season.
Yes, Jesus is better, he is even better than Santa Claus.
