Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of . . . (Titus 2:13)

Santa.

This Christmas Eve millions and millions of little children will climb into their beds "looking for their blessed hope and the glorious appearing" of Santa Claus.

There's not a Christian on the face of this earth looking for and longing for the Lord Jesus Christ as much as the average child looking for their Santa! A child's stolen faith in the coming of Santa puts the Christian's faith to shame.

They are so excited – Santa’s coming!

Probably the greatest theme and most anticipated event in all the Bible is the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul mentions the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ over 50 times. For every one verse on the First Coming of the Lord Jesus – there are at least eight on the Second Coming. Over and over, the New Testament admonishes the Christian to "look" and "wait" for the coming of the Lord Jesus. The last prayer in the Bible is in Revelation 22:20 – ". . . Even so, come, Lord Jesus."

The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is the Christian's "blessed hope":

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Titus 2:13
If the subtle serpent, who's heart's desire and ultimate goal is to ". . . be like the most High" (Isaiah 14:14) – don't you know the Second Coming will get his attention. And it does. . .

The gospel of Santa is a "counterfeit" of the "blessed hope" of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

These precious little children believe it with every fiber in their soul. And why not, the ones they trust the most, mommy and daddy, are preaching the message in their little ears, over and over. Santa is coming! Santa is coming! And everywhere they go – the mall, the store, school – the gospel of the glorious appearing of Santa is proclaimed! Everywhere they look! Santa is coming! Santa is coming! Ever wonder why the stores and the world start the Christmas "season" earlier and earlier every year? It could be the "money-hungry-commercialism" motive (1 Timothy 6:10) – or it might just be – Satan wants to preach his gospel of Santa deeper and deeper in that little child's head and heart – and deceive that little child further and further away from the Lord Jesus Christ!

Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Here comes Santa Claus!. . .
What a beautiful sight.
All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
So let's give thanks to the Lord above
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight,


Who's got a beard that's long and white
Santa's got a beard that's long and white
Who comes around on a special night
Santa comes around on a special night
Who very soon will come our way
Santa very soon will come our way
Must be Santa Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause


1 John 2:28
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

James 5:8
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

I wonder what the Lord thinks about Santa, Satan's Little Helper?

I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another. . .
Isaiah 42:8