Symbols of Christmas - What do you see?

 

TEXT:  2 Corinthians 9:15  – “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

Each of the symbols we see at Christmas can help us to discover and learn about the wonderful message of Christmas. They help us to return our focus to the true meaning of this season. God the Son stepped from eternity into time and space. He came to deliver mankind from the chains of sin, and He did this by taking on human flesh and dying for us. So let’s see what we can learn today –

So, what should we see this Christmas? 

Look at the many symbols and see the eternal wonderful story of Salvation.

See:

• ·      Star – guiding to Jesus
• ·      Wisemen – people still seeking Him
• ·      Angels – give out the true message of Christmas
• ·      Shepherds – faithful witnessing
• ·      Manger – unlikely and unworthy places
• ·      Gifts – gratitude for the greatest gift ever given.

This Christmas Eve, I pray you have a new vision for the Glory of the Season. The many reminders of the Greatest Gift given to all Mankind.

 

Christmas Symbols - The Greatest Gift

 

TEXT:  2 Corinthians 9:15  – “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”

Each of the symbols we see at Christmas can help us to discover and learn about the wonderful message of Christmas. They help us to return our focus to the true meaning of this season. God the Son stepped from eternity into time and space. He came to deliver mankind from the chains of sin, and He did this by taking on human flesh and dying for us. So let’s see what we can learn today –

Our symbol today is the Greatest Gift. What can we learn from this symbol?

What do you say when you receive a gift? Usually, we would say “Thank You.” I heard about an employer who stopped giving Christmas Bonuses because his employees were always complaining about the size. 

Dr. Elmer Towns says, “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 

The Wisemen gave expensive gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But they pale in comparison to the Great Gift that the Father gave to us.

FOr God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son (John 3:16).  

When you think about gifts this Christmas, remember to have gratitude for the greatest Gift ever given.

 

Christmas Symbols - The Manger

 

TEXT:  Luke 2:7  – “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."

Each of the symbols we see at Christmas can help us to discover and learn about the wonderful message of Christmas. They help us to return our focus to the true meaning of this season. God the Son stepped from eternity into time and space. He came to deliver mankind from the chains of sin, and He did this by taking on human flesh and dying for us. So let’s see what we can learn today –

Our symbol today is the Manger. What can we learn from this symbol?

Think about the manger – stable, animals, etc. Not exactly the most sterile environment – in fact not a place most people would even choose to spend the night. Definitely not a 4-star motel.

It is the most unlikely place for the Son of God to be born. No place is really worthy of receiving Him. But today, where do we allow Him to be?

Where should He be is in your heart, in your home, and, in your sinful habit (let Him clean up the dirty stable of your life).

When you see a manger this Christmas, remember that Jesus came to the most unlikely place.