ALL SAINT’S DAY
3 of 12
2Corinthians 5:1, 5
“Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, and eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands…Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose clothed with our heavenly dwelling…”
3 of 12
2Corinthians 5:1, 5
“Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, and eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands…Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose clothed with our heavenly dwelling…”
“I love this time of year!” Jules exclaimed, throwing the ball to Bobby. Halloween is a fun holiday. It’s a lot like Sukkot, and Feast of Tabernacles, so happy—way different than Yom Kippur.”
“What’s Sukkot?” Miguel asked, throwing her the ball.
“Sukkot…Feast of Tabernacles…Remembering Israel’s wandering forty years, we erect a tent in the back yard. This represents Messiah’s kingdom on Earth. Lots of sweet treats—just like Halloween.” She threw the ball to Bobby. “It’s a fun festival.” (Zechariah 14:16-19).
Bobby said, “To me, All Saint’s Day is weird and scary. I’m glad for Halloween’s fun.”
Bobby’s correct. All Saint’s Day was designed to mark the end of summer, praying for all the souls in purgatory (PUR-ga-TOR-ee: where souls go trying to work out forgiveness). This Catholic tradition combines with a pagan (PA-gan means nonreligious, or worldly) custom. The 
dead were believed to visit their homes on October 31st, represented by ghosts, goblins, witches, and black cats. Jack-o-lanterns, supposedly watchmen, searched for spirits. This is the only day where supernatural powers were thought to be in control; when the devil roams freely.
dead were believed to visit their homes on October 31st, represented by ghosts, goblins, witches, and black cats. Jack-o-lanterns, supposedly watchmen, searched for spirits. This is the only day where supernatural powers were thought to be in control; when the devil roams freely. However, purgatory is a falsehood. Neither the word, nor its meaning is found in the Bible. But there are many Saints that give us plenty of reasons to honor their lives—so All Saint’s Day is worthy for giving them tribute. Consider the apostles, many who wrote books in the Bible: Peter, Matthew, Paul, John, Luke, to name a few. Hebrews 11 reminds us of Biblical saints, whom we also remember today. But as 1Timothy 4:9 points out, our hope is in the living God.
Living is our only chance to make good choices, pursuing that which inspires us. After we’re done, there’s no chance for “do-overs.” So, we’re not to pray for dead people. We serve an awesome God Who wants the best for us. Peace, happiness, all provisions and good things are His blessings. He delights when we have fun—playing and laughing out loud.
What costume will you wear this Halloween?
Take Home Nugget
Let’s stop dressing up as witches and goblins, but honor the living and the Saints. There are plenty of other choices: angel, doctor, teacher, fireman, policeman, Moses, to name a few. Today is a fresh start, for the Lord makes all things new each morning.
Shadows of night melt into mornings bright light
Where God extends to us a brand new day.
When we’re tired, grasp for His might
And follow where He leads, not going astray.
Where God extends to us a brand new day.
When we’re tired, grasp for His might
And follow where He leads, not going astray.
J.D. Griffith
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