Though I am not sure where the idea of a Christmas tree came from, I love it when we gather around ours with comfort and joy. The comfort is the hope that is upon us and the gift of eternal life given us because of Jesus’ death on the tree. The beautiful twinkling lights on our tree gleam a testimony of His Glory!
The ornaments remind me of the decorative splendor with which His kindness and forgiveness adorns my life. The star on top of the tree beams hope with a heavenward ray, reminding me that from there He shall come again.
I do tend to go over board at Christmas “decking the halls”, but why not? It is truly the greatest reason to celebrate, the birth of our Lord and Savior. Sometimes the burden of the season locks us in anxiety, distress, grief and depression. But when we call upon Him, He moves right into our situation and offers His unfailing love bringing us healing and deliverance from any despair and anxiety, bringing us comfort and joy.
The season is upon us, and in celebrating…make it His!
