Revealing Deeper Meaning to the Christmas Season

Gen 1:14 , Ex 12:17 Seasons and Traditions are God's idea.

Traditions are only important if they draw us close to God ... by revealing who he is and unify us as a
family.
Every household chooses to practice to celebrate in their own style and taste.
We were created to enjoy giving(shopping) and receiving gifts. That's why even non-believers still
celebrate. You can't stop life. It is a gift to be enjoyed and shared. That pleases God. 1 Tim 6:17b
For some, It can be a stressful time because they have to work due to the demands of the holidays. Or
experiencing distance from loved ones or family problems or health issues. We should reach out and
show love and kindness and Share the gospel in creative ways.
The most important thing to remember is that God wants to be close to you no matter where you are in
life. Your attitude should be formed by the understanding that through your need God wants to reveal
himself to you so that your faith will grow and you can lean on yourself less. Be a blessing.
Prvbs 3:5 and Luke 12:28 (read it to them)
He left his Glory and became a human being and struggled and suffered with us and for us. Phil 2:7

Let's celebrate the traditions and learn what they symbolize.

Christmas Tree: Green means life. Isa 61:3 and Plm 1:3
Chosen = We love him because he loved us first.
Cut = humbled us by revealing our sinful nature then setting us free from the earthly curse and
separating us for God's eternal plan and placed us in His heavenly Family Care.
Lights: The nations of the world come from the 7 continents. Did you know that all the 7 colors of the
rainbow come from a single white light.( Roy G Biv) , Red and yellow black and white... give off
warmth. Guidance Isa 60:1-3
Star: God the Father watches over us.Isa 60:19
Ornaments: The Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:22
Gifts : A part of who you are. Represents a small piece of your soul.
Gift wrapping is your soul covered in flesh. It has come off (like circumcision, or sinful nature) to
reveal your spiritual gifts
and when you die or raptured we get new wrapping.... Eternal Life in Christ.
Placed under the Tree means that we are sheltered and protected from Above. God is not frugal with
us. His love is extravagant.
Jesus exchanged his life so that we could have life. Jn 10:10
The only gift he wants from us is our life. He paid full price!