'Naughty' - 'Nice' What about Santa Clause?

I am not sure if Santa Clause is coming to town or not and here is why. If social media is any indication of the thoughts people believe and if the statements expressed about humanity, truth and justice made by those serving in government and leadership positions are an indication of being good, then I think Santa has been re-routing his travel plans a bunch of times this year. If the violent protest on the streets of our cities and towns are an indication of 'naughty' or 'nice' then I am pretty confident that this years scheduled Santa Clause journey on Christmas Eve will require a lot less time to complete. Thousands of air miles have no doubt been removed from his itinerary as large numbers of people have decided to not be friendly, nor lend a helping hand to others by their actions. The words people have been using have been hate filled and I think in Santa Land qualify for the 'naughty list' without a doubt. I know there were times in my life growing up that when I was told that if this or that wasn't done, or if I acted this way or that way Santa would not be stopping by. When the prediction of Santa's actions became true then I became a believer in right and wrong, actions have consequences and responsibility begins with me. The truth about Christmas is that Christmas is not about Santa Clause at all, although many may have made it out to be in their world. Christmas is not about presents even though gifts were given at that first Christmas to the the baby Jesus and his parents Joseph and Mary. These gifts were given from the treasurers owned by those who had journeyed from the other side of Israel. Their navigation came from a star that was shining brightly that identified the place where they would find the new born King of Israel. The gift of gold represented majesty and as you can imagine all things regal and royal. Frankincense was widely used as a medicine and perfume. The gift of myrrh was a symbol in that day and even today of a Holy Anointing, the acknowledgment of Deity and the action of the Divine, in this situation the birth of God's only son as a gift to the world. The purpose of this gift not completely understood at the exact moment of His birth nor even at His death. Ultimately Jesus as the lamb of God and as the sacrifice for our individual sins is fully accepted by those that receive this free gift of forgiveness. If our personal actions dictate our placement on Santa's 'naughty' and 'nice' list then there should be great alarm and no personal surprise that the man in the big red and white suit with the big white beard doesn't come down our homes chimney this Christmas. The GoodNews about Christmas this year and ever year is that the gift of forgiveness of sins is free to all and Jesus Christ gives forgiveness out year round without any requirements as to your 'naughty' or 'nice' actions. Truth is that Jesus already has you and I on the 'naughty' list and we are also on the 'needing' list immediately. This truth is the reason for the season after all! Jesus doesn't travel down a chimney nor in a sleigh. He does however reside inside our hearts if we ask Him too. The greatest gift you could receive this Christmas will not be from Santa Clause after all. The greatest gift the world has ever known is God's love. For He so loved the world He gave you and I His only begotten son, that whosoever believes on Him would be saved. Now that's a Christmas gift for everyone who has been 'naughty' and even for those who think they might have been 'nice' too. Merry Christmas! Until then