21 Dec, 2010
Believe
Santa, are you for real?
At some point in all of our lives, we probably believed in Santa. I don’t remember specifically when it was that I stopped believing, but I do remember questioning how in the world certain things happened in my family’s home at Christmas if he did not exist. I remember one specific Christmas Eve, my brother and I made sure to keep our eyes on both of our parents as we left for the candlelight service at our church. When we arrived home together late that night, gifts were under the tree, our stockings were filled, and the glass door on our fireplace was open just a few inches. My growing mind told me that Santa was not real, but the evidence around me left me wondering what I should believe. (To this day my parents will not admit to their methods, but I think they just had a few special tricks up their sleeve that kept the magic alive for us for as long as possible.)
What does God’s Story scripture teach us about believing?
At some point in our lives we have to make our own decision about what we believe. Even though we do not see Jesus with our own eyes, we see the evidence of his life in the Word of the Bible, in the world around us, and in the lives of those who believe in him.How can I connect today’s God’s Story scripture to my life?
Do you spend enough time with Jesus that others can see him in the way you live? Can they see evidence of his existence by looking at you?
How can I connect today’s God’s Story scripture and my story to others?
Ask a friend what their belief was in Santa, or if they remember when it was that they stopped believing. Have some fun with your conversation and share some memories from when you were younger. This could be a great transition to talking about the life of Jesus and how sometimes the best way to prove his existence is to see the way he has made a difference in our own lives as we believe in him.
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