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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Symbols of Christmas: Christmas Tree





Consider the Christmas Tree …               


… it’s shaped like a triangle reminding us of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  “When the Helper comes, who I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness of Me.” ~John 15:26


… it’s an evergreen (it stays green all year round) and its limbs grow upward, reminding us of heaven, our future home where we will spend eternity.  “For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” ~Romans 6:23


… it’s decorated with lights to remind us that God is Light and He is our Guide in this dark world.  In Him, we also are light and we are to shine that light to everyone we come in contact with.  “I am the light of the world. No follower of mine shall ever walk in darkness; no, he shall possess the light of life"  ~John 8:12  In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. ~Matthew 5:16


… it’s decorated with ornaments to commemorate all our special moments, they remind us of the blessings God has bestowed upon us.  Just as ornaments are all different shapes and sizes, blessings are all different as well.  God chooses each blessing for us so that it will be just right.  “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that He has given you.” ~Deuteronomy 1:17


…it’s decorated with a star to remind us of the heavenly sign of the fulfilled prophecy long ago when the star led the wisemen to the infant, Jesus.  For many miles, the men followed the star as it guided them to the Savior of the world.  “and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.  When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” ~Matthew 2”9b-10


… it’s decorated with an angel to remind us of the angels who proclaimed the news of the birth of Jesus.  “…Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the LORD.” ~Luke 2:10-11
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