life, theology December 23, 2020

Should Christians Have a Christmas Tree?

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SHOULD CHRISTIANS DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE?

-Ray E Horton

For you Christians who think that Christmas Trees are pagan? Think again… Here’s what they really represent:

◾The Christmas tree is an evergreen that reminds us that we have “eternal life” in Jesus Christ (John 6:40)

◾The shape of trees reminds us that we are “born from above” (John 3:3)

◾The needles on the branches remind us that Jesus was “pierced through for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5)

◾The lights hung on trees remind us that Jesus is “the light of the world” (John 8:12) and through Him we are to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14)

◾The evergreen foliage of trees symbolizes everlasting life

◾Tree Toppers – Typically these include an angel or a star which symbolizes the Christian origins of Christmas

◾Green colors symbolize nature, fertility, hope and bountifulness and also symbolize freedom from bondage

◾Five pointed stars symbolize the Nativity, and the number of Grace (5)

◾Angels brought the news of the birth of Jesus Christ and symbolize the Nativity

◾Bell decorations symbolize the bells that are rung during the festive season in the early days to announce and celebrate the birth of Jesus

Now put up a tree and celebrate JESUS! ….MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Ray E Horton

Serving the Lord as encourager, reconciler, intercessor and prophetic teacher of God's Word, primarily in person and on Facebook, as well as writer and editor. Beyond, or as part of, the Ministry of Reconciliation that we are all called to, I am serving the Lord and His people as a minister of prayer at a local church, and encouraging the brethren locally among people I know, and worldwide on Facebook