Wise Men Looked for Him

I hope the you have continued on your journey of looking for God in everyday life and sharing that with your children. If you answered yes then count yourself in some very prestigious company, because the wisemen looked for God also.
Yes it is that time of year again...Christmas. What a wonderful opportunity to look for and find God. But, just like the wisemen the journey to finding God at Christmas can be long and difficult. There are many obstacles in the way.
The Wwise men had a long journey to make it took a lot of there time. Sometimes at Christmas our time can become consumed with parties, get togethers, concerts, dramas, projects, decorating, etc. We need to remember the wise men because although their journey consumed a lot of time, they always kept their eye on the star.
The wise men also had gifts that they brought. Talk about a hard person to buy a gift for, how would you like to have to gift the Son of God. The wise men brought precious things to Jesus. The most most precious thing to Jesus is you and me. That is the best gift we can give him.
The wise men had a run in with a intersting king on their journey. He made the search for God almost impossible. We as parents have a guy that almost makes it impossible in our search for God at Christmas. He typically wears a red suit and is cloned, you see him everywhere. Don't let his round tummy and cute reindeer overpower the real reason for CHRISTmas.
The wise men found Jesus and you can too! Just remember to look for him and share him with your children. Watch Rudolph and Frosty, but don't forget to give equal time to shows and DVDs that tell the true story of Christmas. Look for those special gifts, but remember to show some extra kindness this time of year to someone in need and include your child in that process, Decorate the tree, but add some ornaments that will remind your child of Christ and his birth.
And yes enjoy the guy in the red suit, but remember to include things in your Christmas celebration that emphasise the "real guy". Read the Christmas story in Luke. Learn the words to "Joy to the World". Make sure your child attends church this month. read the weekly Bible reading on the KidZone calendar. Put up a nativity scene in your home and let the children help.
The journey is long this time of year, but it is well worth it just ask the wise men.