You may have noticed a change in our Chrismon Tree this year. The large tree standing behind me contains many symbolisms of the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. First and foremost this tree is an evergreen, to represent Eternal Life. Just as John 3:16 says “ For God so loved the world, He gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life…
The tree is ablaze with over seven thousand lights, Chrismons, crosses, and other shiny items reflecting light, just as Jesus is the Light unto our path. John 8:12 tells us, “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I Am the light of the world, whosoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
This humble tree bears sprigs of white berries to reflect Jesus’ pure words found in John 15 “I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit, apart from Me, you can do nothing.”
The bows on the tree simply seem to say, “Blessed be the tie that binds.”
Also hanging from its branches are 33 crimson red ornaments, each representing a single drop of the precious blood of Jesus, one for each year He walked upon this earth, leading, guiding, teaching, preaching, and ultimately dying for our sin, to be gloriously resurrected that we might be saved, to live eternally with Him.
As you look at this tree this year, look beyond the earthly items so humbly placed, and look deeply into the effects of the meaning of each, that you might be blessed in the beauty and splendor of Jesus, of Christmas, and this season of celebration of Jesus, his birth, and His Love.
Merry Christmas FBC. You are loved. You are appreciated!