"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."
Colossians 2:8
How many people think Christmas is about Santa Claus? Trees and ornaments are on display before Halloween as the business section in the paper prattles on about the importance of year-end sales. Does Easter mean buying a pastel outfit and eating chocolate rabbits? If that is what you believe, then your celebrations are hollow and tasteless. All the cheesy Hallmark movies in the world cannot demonstrate the true, unconditional love that is in Christ. It's His generosity, not Santa's, that we look forward to unwrapping, and it's available to ALL, not just the good little boys and girls. Easter is better labeled as Resurrection Day. Does the joy of the risen Lord leap in your heart as you celebrate his victory over death? When you are getting ready to leave this world, as we all will, I hope and pray that your beliefs are built on the Rock, not on the flimsy, saccharin traditions of the world.
Santa Claus will not meet you on the other side. Jesus will.
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