Santa Claus vs. Jesus Christ, 3

~ Take Note of 3 Critically Important Differences ~

Giving Difference  ~  Carefully consider the difference in the giving of gifts. 

santa claus:  Gives conditionally—you better be good all year long to receive a present from him. 

Jesus Christ:  Gives unconditionally—regardless of whether you have been “naughty or nice” His blessings and the gift of salvation are available to you—but you have to intentionally accept His gift.  It is all by grace (receiving something good which you don’t deserve). 

Seasonal Difference  ~  How do the seasons compare?

santa claus:  Have you ever seen Santa Claus ho-ho-ho-ing around Valentine’s Day?  Other than Christmas, he will feel so out of place the entire rest of the year. 

Jesus Christ:  Whatever season the year brings, He fits perfectly anytime, anywhere.  He is available to non-Christians for salvation year round.  He is always with Christians.

Genuineness Difference  ~  Consider the difference of their existence.

santa claus:  He is fantasy… a fictional character. 

Jesus Christ:  He is real!  There is far more evidence of His life on earth and the things He said and did than for any other historical character (of more than a few hundred years ago).

True of Counterfeit? ~ Scripture does tell us that Satan not only moves around as a “roaring lion.”  “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.  Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.  But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.  To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever.  Amen” (1 Peter 5:8-11).

It is vitally important to realize that Satan also uses many deceitful tactics—including appearing as “an angel of light.”  “But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast.  For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.  And no wonder!  For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works” (2 Corinthians 11:12-15).

Only Jesus Christ is the true light of the world.  “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life’” (John 8:12).

Thought To Think About  ~  In our world today there are many militant anti-Jewish and anti-Christian groups.  Have you ever heard of any wide-spread anti Santa Claus groups (or tooth fairy, Easter bunny).  The reason they don’t exist is they know those are fictional characters.  Jesus Christ is attacked because He is real—and to admit He is real has consequences!

Conclusion  ~  I’d rather celebrate Jesus Christ this CHRISTmas season because it just makes so much sense when it’s all about Him.

additional note  ~  If you appreciated this post you might like previous posts entitled “Santa Claus vs. Jesus Christ” (December 24, 2015) and “Santa Claus vs. Jesus Christ, 2” (December 25, 2016).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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